Shannonside News
Junior Transport Minister hopeful people will be able to move between counties at Christmas
People have been advised not to book flights home to Ireland for Christmas. Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said it's too early for people
Nov 12, 2020 13:55
ESB tells Longford County Council retention of Lanesboro power station is unlikely
Longford County Council has been told it's unlikely that Lough Ree Power Station will be retained or used for energy alternatives after it closes
Nov 12, 2020 13:50
Jadotville veteran gives cautious welcome to news of independent panel to examine bravery medal issue
An independent panel of experts is to examine the possibility of awarding social gallantry medals to the remaining survivors of the siege of Jadotville. The
Nov 12, 2020 13:36
Elderly man avoids jail after stealing four Tommy Hilfiger t-shirts from Roscommon shop
A 72-year-old man has been handed a suspended three-month jail term for stealing t-shirts worth a total of 70 euro from
Nov 12, 2020 11:36
Shannonside towns clear of major issues in latest EPA report on water quality
Raw sewage is flowing into the environment from 35 towns and villages every day. A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency has highlighted 113
Nov 12, 2020 09:43
Taoiseach under pressure to move beyond Level 3 restrictions from December
Taoiseach Micheal Martin's facing calls from his own party to move the country to Level 2 Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas. Last night, Fianna
Nov 12, 2020 09:22
Longford County Council criticised for leaving Aughadowry-Aughnacliffe-Esker route off salting list
A North Longford councillor is calling for a further review of the county Winter Maintenance plan after what he's described as possibly the most
Nov 12, 2020 08:25
Leitrim criminal trials set to be moved to Monaghan and Donegal
Leitrim Circuit Court criminal trials are set to take place in Monaghan or Donegal next year. Judge John Alymer suggested this week in court that
Nov 12, 2020 08:17
362 new cases of Covid confirmed including new local infections
A further 362 case of Covid-19 have been confirmed along with two deaths. One of the deaths took place in October and one is
Nov 11, 2020 17:55
Flooding reported on local roads after heavy downpours
There are reports of floodwaters on several local as well as national roads in the Shannonside region. There is excess water on the N5 at
Nov 11, 2020 17:49Shannonside Newsletter
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