Shannonside News
Motorists in the region urged not to make unnecessary journeys
Dangerous travelling conditions are being reported with many rural roads and footpaths resembling ice rinks while freezing fog is lingering across the day.
Jan 8, 2025 13:11
Local MEP welcomes plans for new €1bn data centre in Co. Westmeath
The project will be spearheaded by Lumcloon Energy and the centre will achieve energy independence from the national grid.
Jan 8, 2025 11:38
Planning granted for substantial upgrade of Athlone cinema
The plans were granted with 10 conditions attached.
Jan 8, 2025 08:39
Farmers call for support during challenging weather conditions
The plummeting temperatures are having a serious impact on farmers particularly those in areas hit by snowfall.
Jan 8, 2025 07:40
Calls for crack down on illegal use of E-Scooters in the Shannonside Region
It follows Gardaí in Longford renewing their appeal for witnesses to a collision in the county last November involving an E-Scooter.
Jan 7, 2025 17:30
Roscommon Councillor condemns theft of life ring from popular Castlerea waterway
The life buoy was taken from it's housing at the Demesne in Castlerea over the weekend.
Jan 7, 2025 17:21
Local Independent TDs urged to make Mercosur a 'red line issue' in government talks
Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mullooly is warning newly elected Independent TDs that the deal will damage their constituents should it be implemented.
Jan 7, 2025 14:19
Bomb disposal experts respond to reports of suspected historic device in Strokestown
The Defence Forces Explosive Ordnance Disposal team responded to a request for assistance from Gardaí in their investigation of a suspected historic explosive device.
Jan 7, 2025 13:17
High NCT failure rate reported in the Shannonside region last year
Over 1 point 7 million NCTs were carried out last year - with the majority of failures for steering and suspension problems.
Jan 7, 2025 13:11
INMO data shows local hospitals under severe pressure today
Nationally, 700 patients are on trolleys as of this morning with over 100 waiting for a bed in University Hospital Limerick.
Jan 7, 2025 13:06Shannonside Newsletter
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