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Green light for solar farm at well-known former factory site
The plans would see photovoltaic panels on ground mounted frames along with the associated power infrastructure.
Nov 10, 2023 07:38
Ashling Murphy's family pay tribute to her following trial verdict
Trial judge Mr. Justice Tony Hunt said he agreed with the verdict, and told the jury there was "evil in this room."
Nov 9, 2023 17:12
Ban on sale of vaping products to under 18s welcomed locally
The new law is set to come into effect before the Dáil's summer recess in mid-July next year.
Nov 9, 2023 16:37
IFA president welcomes funding for flooded Shannon Callows land
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue announced yesterday that €800,000 will be made available to farmers with this scheme.
Nov 9, 2023 16:36
Man found guilty of the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy
Friends and family of Ashling Murphy applauded as the jury was dismissed.
Nov 9, 2023 14:46
Planning permission sought for extension works at Connolly Barracks
The prominent facility lies at the top of Longford Town, with the LWETB previously expanding their operations onto the site.
Nov 9, 2023 13:44
Non-church weddings increase in popularity across the country
According to last year's statistics from the CSO, 13,797 couples chose to marry in other locations, while just over 9000 were married in the Catholic Church.
Nov 9, 2023 13:35
200 drivers found to be under the influence for the first half of 2023
The figures released by the CSO covers the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim areas.
Nov 9, 2023 12:52
Minister gives backing to local centre for apprenticeships
The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board has already submitted a proposal to SOLAS, the national agency over education and training.
Nov 9, 2023 12:07
Hospitals facing overcrowding across the region today
Sligo University Hospital and the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar are among the busiest facilities in the country.
Nov 9, 2023 10:56Shannonside Newsletter
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