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Education Minister says no shortage of teachers to fill gaps in Covid-19 school plan
The Education Minister has said there's no shortage of available primary school teachers to utilise as part of the plan to re-open schools.
Jul 28, 2020 08:17
Anger and disappointment at decision to keep Castlerea Fire Station shut
The decision by the Roscommon County Council Chief Executive to permanently close Castlerea fire station is being met with anger and disappointment. A report into
Jul 28, 2020 07:44
Illegal cigarettes and drugs seized at Athlone mail centre
Revenue Officers have seized over 59-thousand euro worth of herbal cannabis and smuggled cigarettes. Two separate operations in the Dublin and Athlone Mail Centres
Jul 27, 2020 17:51
Castlerea Fire Station to remain closed as Roscommon 'efficiently' served by existing services- report
The fire station in Castlerea in Roscommon is to remain closed. The station was closed three-and-a-half years ago by Roscommon County Council
Jul 27, 2020 17:38
Gardai trying to establish motive for Dublin gun murder
Gardaí are working to establish a motive for this morning's shooting in Ballyfermot in Dublin. They're appealing for help in tracing the movements
Jul 27, 2020 17:22
Trial of men accused of role in violent Roscommon incident to take place in Dublin
The trial of four men accused of involvement in an alleged violent incident in Falsk, Strokestown, Roscommon in December 2018, will take place in Dublin.
Jul 27, 2020 17:11
Local health officials reminding people that face masks should be one-use only
Public health officials in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are advising the public that face masks are single use only. The response to wearing coverings
Jul 27, 2020 12:51
Family of Colm Horkan issue public message of thanks for support shown to them
The family of the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan have issued a formal statement thanking the community for its support following his death. As well
Jul 27, 2020 12:19
Athlone Gardai conducted 37 Covid inspections over weekend
Gardai in Athlone conducted an estimated 37 inspections on premises serving food and alcohol under Covid-19 regulations over the weekend. Compliance has been described
Jul 27, 2020 12:09
Leitrim bus driver worries timeframe too tight to upgrade transport ahead of return to school
Ballinamore Councillor Caillian Ellis is a school bus driver with over 25 years' experience. He believes that pupils will adhere to any guidance given, but
Jul 27, 2020 11:51Shannonside Newsletter
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