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Sentencing delayed until May for man who allowed German Shepherd attack garda in Longford
Judge Jonathan Dunphy adjourned the sentencing until May 19th.
Feb 27, 2026 13:19
Mercusor deal, protested against by 27,000 people in Athlone, to be provisionally implemented
27,000 people protested against the deal in Athlone last month.
Feb 27, 2026 13:08
Transport Minister defends level of electric-vehicle sales in Shannonside region
Darragh O'Brien says Ireland has been exceeding its targets for EVs.
Feb 27, 2026 09:52
Big homecoming celebrations in Castlerea as basketballers scoop national title
Castlerea Community School's Under-19 basketball team won the All-Ireland B League title.
Feb 27, 2026 08:51
Over 100 people attend Ballymahon public meeting - with mixed views on waste-to-energy plant
Nephin Renewable Gas intends developing an anaerobic digester - which turns waste into energy.
Feb 27, 2026 08:39
Leitrim council to join calls for Bord Bia chairman's removal
Members of the IFA and other farming organisations are calling on Larry Murrin to step down, after it emerged his company, Dawn Farm Foods, imported a small percentage of its beef from Brazil.
Feb 27, 2026 07:23
Major clean-up underway at former Ballinasloe hospital
Overgrowth is to be cleared and broken windows boarded up first - with roof repairs to be carried out after.
Feb 27, 2026 07:20
Local TD criticises Government's handling of ongoing Bord Bia dispute
Sligo-Leitrim TD Martin Kenny raised concerns about transparency, expenditure, and accountability within the semi-state agency.
Feb 26, 2026 17:47
Number of people in the region who were banned from driving last year increases
They were either disqualified by the courts or because they got too many penalty points.
Feb 26, 2026 17:33
Local man who was former Irish ambassador to Brazil, passes away
His funeral mass is taking place tomorrow morning at 11am in St. Fergal’s Church, Boghall Road, Bray.
Feb 26, 2026 17:25
Motor insurance price has dropped by a third in a decade - local minister
Junior Minister Robert Troy says, while insurance prices are rising, they're still cheaper than in 2016.
Feb 26, 2026 14:01
170 jobs created by LEO-backed businesses in Roscommon in 2025
There are over 1,000 people employed by LEO-client businesses in Co Roscommon.
Feb 26, 2026 13:55
Fresh hopes Boyle will get state childcare centre
Children's Minister Norma Foley says her department will buy properties to house state-led childcare facilities this year, but the building of such will start in 2027.
Feb 26, 2026 13:46
Planned eating-disorder unit in Roscommon 'long overdue' - councillor
The six-bed ward will be part of the new mental health unit in Roscommon, which is planned by the HSE.
Feb 26, 2026 13:35Shannonside Newsletter
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