Shannonside News
Two local students elected to national students' union regional body
Two students from the Shannonside region have been elected to represent the region in a national students' union. St Mel's College third-year student
Jan 13, 2021 12:10
Children's Minister says religious orders have moral obligation to contribute to redress scheme
The Children’s Minister says religious orders have a moral obligation to contribute to any redress scheme for the survivors of Mother and Baby Homes.
Jan 13, 2021 08:50
Over fifty motorists detected driving while intoxicated by drink or drugs in Sligo-Leitrim last year
Over fifty drivers in the north-west garda region of Sligo Leitrim were detected driving while intoxicated last year. New CSO crime figures for the
Jan 13, 2021 08:21
Axe seized in Abbeylara following alleged threats to women in Longford last week
An axe was seized at an address in Abbeylara today after gardai obtained a search warrant at Longford District Court. It follows an incident in
Jan 12, 2021 18:30
Another steep rise in Covid cases in Roscommon and 46 more deaths nationally
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 46 additional deaths related to COVID-19. 2 of the deaths took place in December
Jan 12, 2021 18:10
Report finds "appalling" level of infant deaths at mother and baby homes
A five-year investigation into mother and baby homes has found an "appalling" level of infant mortality among children born there. Out of the 18
Jan 12, 2021 17:34
Castlerea Prison chaplin refused access to jail in Covid beard row
The Irish Prison Service says all staff members at Castlerea prison are expected to be clean-shaven when they report for duty. The IPS has
Jan 12, 2021 14:22
Carrick-on-Shannon street works paused due to Level 5 lockdown
It's hoped that Carrick on Shannon's Main Street can re-open later this month as streetscape works are paused due to the pandemic.
Jan 12, 2021 14:06
Castlepollard Mother and Baby Home survivor hopes new information will be contained in report
A survivor of the Mother and Baby Home in Castlepollard says he hopes he many find out some new information about the home from the
Jan 12, 2021 13:56Shannonside Newsletter
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