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Plan to bring Leaving Cert students back into classrooms scrapped
Schools will not reopen for Leaving Cert students next week after a major U-turn by the government tonight. The pupils will continue to study
Jan 7, 2021 20:22
Just over seventy new Covid cases locally today
Another 6,521 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the Republic of Ireland. Another 10 people have also died with the virus.
Jan 7, 2021 19:39
LISTEN: Longford student says some teens '"shocked' by decision to re-open schools for Leaving Certs
A group representing around 250 secondary school Principals is calling on the government to reconsider sending Leaving cert students back to school next week. The
Jan 7, 2021 17:11
Appeal made to County Councils' to allow community groups grit and salt local roads
A Roscommon resident is calling for changes in the law which would allow local communities to come together and take action to clear their roads.
Jan 7, 2021 16:23
Parents urged to ensure children stay off frozen rivers and lakes
A Castlerea councillor is appealing to parents to warn their children of the dangers of playing on frozen lakes or pools at the moment. Councillor
Jan 7, 2021 16:15
RTE report finds God sketch did not meet standards and regulations
RTÉ has found a satirical sketch about God that aired on New Years Eve did not meet a number of its own standards and regulations.
Jan 7, 2021 16:09Status yellow ice warning issued again for tonight
A status yellow ice warning has been issued for the entire country again tonight. Snow has fallen on the ground in many areas today, for
Jan 7, 2021 14:41
Local students share mixed feelings on schools' Leaving Cert plan
A number of schools in Dublin are considering not opening for Leaving Cert students next week. Officials from the Department of Education and public health
Jan 7, 2021 14:30
Granard to leave Christmas lights on for rest of January
Granard and Ballinalee in north Longford are following the lead of Elphin in Roscommon by keeping their Christmas slights on for a few more weeks.
Jan 7, 2021 14:02
Cause of major electricity outage on Roscommon-Longford border revealed
A fire on an electricity pole was responsible for a major power outrage on the Roscommon-Longford border last night. 3,800 customers were affected
Jan 7, 2021 12:15Shannonside Newsletter
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