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Two new cases locally and five more deaths nationally from Covid-19
Five more people with Covid-19 have passed away in the Republic. It brings the death toll to 1,664 since the outbreak began. There
Jun 4, 2020 18:04
Local TD denies he was offered 'Healy-Rae' style deal to support next government
Roscommon Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice has rubbished media claims that he and two other TD's have been offered "Jackie Healy Rae "style deals if
Jun 4, 2020 17:09
Government expected to 'speed-up' plans to re-open country tomorrow
Parts of the government's plan to re-open the economy are expected to be sped up tomorrow. The government asked health officials to give
Jun 4, 2020 17:03
Man charged with Athlone drugs offences
A man in his 30's is due to appear in court on July 1st after being charged with drugs offences in Athlone. The man
Jun 4, 2020 16:59
Longford woman named Chair of National Women's Council
Longford woman Louise Lovett says she hopes to "rural proof" policies for women during her term as Chairperson of the National Women's Council. Her
Jun 4, 2020 16:24
TD calls for rethink on how close forestry can be planted near homes after major Creggs bog fire
There needs to be a rethink on close forestry can be planted to houses in Ireland. That's according to Roscommon Galway Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice
Jun 4, 2020 13:30
Hopes expressed that more money from Europe could be used for local 'Just Transition' plans
A European expert on decarbonisation believes that significant extra funding could be allocated for the Just Transition plan for the midlands from Europe. Irish Rural
Jun 4, 2020 12:37
Carrick and Boyle secondary schools receive major funding boost for capital projects
Two school projects in the Shannonside region have received major funding boosts this week from the government. Approval has been granted for the development of
Jun 4, 2020 12:27
May's hottest temperature recorded in Roscommon
May was another very dry and sunny month, according to Met Éireann, with the east faring best. Dublin experienced its sunniest May on record, while
Jun 4, 2020 11:12
McDonald's re-open 23 further outlets- including Longford - this morning
Another 23 McDonald's restaurants are reopening for drive-through this morning, including Longford's at the Red Cow Roundabout. It means all outlets across
Jun 4, 2020 10:52Shannonside Newsletter
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