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Shannonside secondary school students welcome changes to grading system
Nearly one in five leaving cert students will receive a grade lower than their school's estimated result for them. The cabinet's agreed not
Sep 1, 2020 18:08
Former Midlands North West MEP says Simon Coveney might have edge for Commissioner role
A former MEP for the Midlands-North West says it is important that the government sends forward two names for the the role of European
Sep 1, 2020 17:57
Athlone gardai investigate thefts of catalytic converters
Gardai in Athlone are investigating the theft of three catalytic converters from cars last week in the town. The incidents all involved Toyota Prius cars
Sep 1, 2020 17:09
Enough single-use plastics to fill 53 Olympic swimming pools used in Longford each year
A new midlands company has conducted a study into single-use plastic packaging waste generated across Longford as part of efforts to target reductions in
Sep 1, 2020 13:35
Concern over superbug screening at Mullingar hospital
HIQA has called for better support for the Midlands regional hospital in Mullingar, after an inspection raised concerns over its infection prevention and control measures. "
Sep 1, 2020 13:20
Pesticide detected once again in Longford central water supply
The pesticide MCPA has been detected in the Longford Central Public Water Supply by Irish Water. The detection was made in July of this year
Sep 1, 2020 13:14
Five people appear in court charged in connection with Longford hit and run
Five people have appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged hit and run in a Longford car park last year. The four men
Sep 1, 2020 12:56
Large sum of cash believed to have been taken following break-in to Castlerea filling station
A large sum of money is understood to have been taken in following a break-in to a filling station in Castlerea. Gardai are investigating
Sep 1, 2020 09:41
Schools' previous history will not be used in deciding Leaving Cert grades
A school's prior performance has been dropped as a factor in deciding Leaving Cert grades for students. According to the Irish Independent, Education Minister
Sep 1, 2020 08:36
Gardai can now fine people who don't wear face masks
Gardai are to be given new powers to fine people for not wearing a face covering. The Health Minister is to introduce a schedule of
Sep 1, 2020 07:57Shannonside Newsletter
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