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April 13, 2026

Shannonside FM €1,000 radio rewards competition launches

Shannonside FM is running a radio rewards competition offering listeners the chance to win €1,000 in cash this week, with €2,000 in total prizes available over two weeks. Listeners must listen to the 11am-1pm show to hear the code word and submit their answer via text or WhatsApp to qualify.

Dan Duner, Paul Carrington
Code word from 11am-1pm show with Paul Carrington; submit answer A or B via text/WhatsApp to 087 1200 900; include name and contact details; winners announced Friday afternoon show; €2,000 total over two weeks

Dream Space Showcase coverage continues from Edgeworthstown

Shannonside FM is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford, as part of Dream Space Showcase coverage in conjunction with Longford County Council. The Let's Talk with Dan Duner program is being broadcast from the location.

Dan Duner
Live broadcast from Edgeworthstown; Let's Talk with Dan Duner; partnership with Longford County Council

Shannonside FM Radio Rewards competition with €2,000 prize

Shannonside FM is running a Radio Rewards competition with €2,000 in total cash prizes over two weeks. Listeners must answer qualifying questions read out during each show and text their answers to enter. The first €1,000 winner will be announced on Friday's afternoon show.

Dan Duner, Paul Carrington
Text or WhatsApp answers to 0871200900. First €1,000 winner announced Friday afternoon. Qualifying question format: code word (A or B) + name + contact details

Let's Talk with Dan Duner live from Edgeworthstown

Shannonside FM's 'Let's Talk with Dan Duner' program is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford as part of the Dream Space Showcase coverage in conjunction with Longford County Council.

Dan Duner
Live broadcast from Edgeworthstown as part of Dream Space Showcase

Longford Smashers volleyball club eyes division one promotion

Longford Smashers volleyball club, based at St. Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown, is on the brink of promotion to division one after six years of competing. The women's team currently sits first in division two with one game remaining before playoff matches after Easter. The club, founded in 2019, has grown to include players from multiple nationalities and has already produced two international players for Ireland.

Agnes Rodomska
Training: Every Thursday at 8pm, St. Mary's Community Centre, Edgeworthstown. Contact via Facebook/Instagram: 'Longford Smashers volleyball club'. Women's team playoff matches scheduled after Easter.

Longford Smashers eye promotion to volleyball division one

The Longford Smashers volleyball club, based at St. Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown, are on the verge of promotion to division one after their women's team topped division two with one game remaining. The club, founded in 2019, has grown to include players from multiple nationalities, predominantly Polish, and has produced two international players for Ireland.

Agnes Rodomska
Training: Every Thursday at 8pm, St. Mary's Community Centre, Edgeworthstown. Contact via Facebook or Instagram page 'Longford Smashers Volleyball Club' for more information. Playoff after Easter pending final match result.
April 12, 2026

Dream Space Showcase in Edgeworthstown promotes youth digital engagement

Shannonside FM is broadcasting live from Edgeworthstown, County Longford, as part of Dream Space Showcase coverage in partnership with Longford County Council and Microsoft. The initiative aims to engage young people and address digital inclusion in the region.

Dan Duner
Live broadcast from Edgeworthstown as part of ongoing Dream Space Showcase coverage

Longford Smashers aim for volleyball promotion after six years

Longford Smashers Volleyball Club, based at Sandmars Community Center in Edgeworthstown, is competing for promotion to division one for the first time in their six-year history. The club's men's team currently tops division two with one game remaining, with playoffs after Easter. The club has developed international players and welcomes people of all abilities and nationalities, particularly Polish members.

Agnes Ridomska
Home hall: Sandmars Community Center, Edgeworthstown. Training every week. Playoffs scheduled after Easter. Contact: Facebook page 'Longford Smashers Volleyball Club'