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Free events for Longford businesses as part of Local Enterprise Week
Future-proofing and Women in Business will also feature this week.
Mar 2, 2026 16:35
Roscommon journalist says situation in Abu Dhabi is 'stable for now'
People have been urged to work from home in the United Arab Emirates capital.
Mar 2, 2026 16:30
Famine Way to expand to US, Boyle man reveals
It's part of the Global Irish Famine Way project, which aims to install commemorations of the Great Famine around the world.
Mar 2, 2026 16:22
Westmeath man jailed for abuse of sister
At his sentence hearing today, the court heard Ms Fogarty experiences "repeated flashbacks" and " wakes up crying in the night still".
Mar 2, 2026 16:21
Local garda numbers have fallen in past decade, new figures reveal
The figures come amid ongoing concerns about resources, recruitment and visibility in rural communities.
Mar 2, 2026 16:09
Carrick's €20m sports complex on course to be finished next year
The Shannonside Recreational Campus is about to go to tender.
Mar 2, 2026 16:03
Local political reaction as Iran attacked for a third day
The conflict has expanded, with Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon trading fire.
Mar 2, 2026 13:36
Children with additional needs could be denied their rights, Longford protest hears
Plans to cut allocations of Special Needs Assistants in over 200 schools across the country were paused for this year after public backlash.
Mar 2, 2026 13:21
Carrick's €20m sports campus to go to tender
The Shannonside Recreational Campus will include an athletics track, an AstroTurf pitch, sports arena, and a standard grass pitch.
Mar 2, 2026 12:41
Number of local drivers caught without NCT increases sharply
A total of 116 motorists in the Shannonside region were punished for the offence in 2025 - up from 86 in 2024.
Mar 2, 2026 12:14
Feasibility study to examine if energy plant in Ballymahon would be viable
Nephin confirms it's preparing to begin a comprehensive feasibility study in relation to the possible development of a biomethane plant at the site
Mar 2, 2026 11:53
Aurivo to hold meeting in Roscommon next week, to discuss merger with Dale Farm
Aurivo is proposing to merge with Dale Farm Co-op, which specialises in cheese and whey production.
Mar 2, 2026 11:48
Novo Nordisk announce €432m investment into Monksland base
They announced this morning they're investing €432m into the South Roscommon base.
Mar 2, 2026 09:47
Local Enterprise week gets underway today
Hundreds of online and in person events are taking place at venues across the country as part of the initiative.
Mar 2, 2026 08:16Shannonside Newsletter
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