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Shannonside Northern Sound is a well-respected name in broadcasting, known for its high-quality and award-winning content. We serve the Border Counties, Midlands, and West regions, covering Longford, Roscommon, South Leitrim, Cavan, and Monaghan. Our regional offices are located in Monaghan, while our main office is situated in Master Tech Business Park on Athlone Road, Longford. Our programming focuses on Local and National News, Agricultural News, and Sports, with a strong emphasis on talk shows and, of course, excellent music.

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Plans for much-anticipated Aldi store in Boyle delayed

2 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

News Apr 22, 2025 18:36 By Eoghan Murphy The German company wants to build the store in St Patrick Street, and there would be 96 car-parking spaces. Plans for a much-anticipated Aldi supermarket in Boyle have been hit by a delay. The German company wants to build the store in St Patrick Street, and there would be 96 car-parking spaces. There have been some objections to the planning application, which Roscommon County Council was due to decide on today.
Boy dies after being struck by car in Mullingar

2 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

News Apr 22, 2025 05:53 By Eoghan Murphy It happened shortly after 6.30pm yesterday evening, at the Farranshock Estate. A young boy has died after being struck by a car in Mullingar in Co Westmeath. It happened shortly after 6.30pm yesterday evening, at the Farranshock Estate. He was treated at the scene before being taken by ambulance to Mullingar Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The scene remained sealed off overnight and Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after Longford crash

3 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

News Apr 21, 2025 22:39 By Eoghan Murphy His bike collided with a car on a local road at Mullaghavorneen, Ballymacormack, shortly after 6pm. A motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Co Longford. His bike collided with a car on a local road at Mullaghavorneen, Ballymacormack, shortly after 6pm. The L1127 road at Mullaghavorneen is currently closed for examination, and local diversions are in place.
Road closed after car and motorbike crash in Longford

3 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

News Apr 21, 2025 20:31 By Eoghan Murphy It happened at around 6 o'clock this evening on a local road at Mullaghavorneen, Ballymacormack. A road in Co Longford has been closed after a crash between a car and motorbike. It happened at around 6 o'clock this evening on a local road at Mullaghavorneen, Ballymacormack. The L1127 at Mullaghavorneen is closed, with local diversions in place. Gardai and emergency services are at the scene.
Pope died from stroke and heart failure, Vatican says

3 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

News Apr 21, 2025 20:14 By Eoghan Murphy The Vatican's released more details of what happened, also revealing he had fallen into a coma. It's been confirmed Pope Francis died this morning, from a stroke and subsequent heart failure. The Vatican's released more details of what happened, also revealing he had fallen into a coma.
Five people hospitalised after crash in Co Sligo

3 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

Five people, including two children, have been injured following a serious road crash in County Sligo this afternoon. Gardai and emergency services responded after two cars collided on the N59 in Ballysadare shortly before 2:30pm. The occupants of the first car, two women aged in their 40s and 20s, along with a 9-year-old boy and a 3-year-old girl, were brought to Sligo University Hospital with serious injuries.
Bishop Kevin Doran to hold special Mass for Pope Francis in Ballaghaderreen

3 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

News Apr 21, 2025 17:16 By Eoghan Murphy It will be celebrated by the Bishop of Achonry and Elphin, Kevin Doran, in St Nathy's Cathedral at 6pm on Friday. A special Mass for Pope Francis is taking place in Ballaghaderreen on Saturday evening. It will be celebrated by the Bishop of Achonry and Elphin, Kevin Doran, in St Nathy's Cathedral at 6pm. He will also celebrate a similar Mass in St Anne's Church, Cranmore, Co Sligo, on Friday at 6.30pm.
Pope Francis has died, Vatican says

3 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

The Vatican has announced the death of Pope Francis. He has been the head of the catholic church since 2013, during which time it has grown by 10 per cent.
Inmate dies in Midlands Prison

4 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

News Apr 20, 2025 20:54 By Eoghan Murphy The Irish Prison Service has confirmed the death of an inmate at the Midlands Prison in County Laois today. In a statement it says 'as with all deaths in custody, the Irish Prison Service, the Office of the Inspector of Prisons and the Gardai' are investigating the circumstances. It hasn't confirmed a cause of death, which will be determined by the Coroners Office.
Leitrim crash victim remembered as "likeable rascal", with a "beaming smile", at his funeral Mass

4 days ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

Leitrim crash victim Dessie O'Kelly has been remembered as a "likeable rascal" who "lived life to the full" at his funeral Mass. The 18-year-old died when the tractor he was a passenger in collided at Aghavilla, Carrigallen, on Tuesday afternoon. He used to attend Carrigallen Vocational School, who expressed their deep sadness at his death. He was also a former altar server, had an outgoing personality, and was doing an agricultural course.