Shannonside News
N5 re-opens following fatal Roscommon road crash
The N5 at Scramogue Cross outside Strokestown has re-opened this evening following a fatal road traffic collision this morning. Three cars were involved in
Dec 4, 2020 16:56
New Covid testing facility opening at Ireland West Knock Airport
A new Covid-19 testing facility will be opened at Ireland West (Knock) Airport next Tuesday. The facility will be a walk-through facility in
Dec 4, 2020 16:31
Local Councils confirm gritters were deployed on roads overnight as part of Winter Policy
Local authorities in the Shannonside region have confirmed they did carry out gritting works on roads ahead of the cold weather today. There was concern
Dec 4, 2020 15:55
Leitrim and Sligo Gardai launch new plan to protect coastlines and waterways from criminals
Gardai in Sligo and Leitrim have launched a new operation to protect their coastlines and waterways from criminal activity. Operation Dualgas aims to respond to
Dec 4, 2020 15:16
Judge dismisses Longford men's 'grand scheme' to falsely claim compensation following car crash
Four men who have received tens of thousands of euro in compensation payouts over the past 20 years have been accused of putting together a “
Dec 4, 2020 13:24
Government denies there is confusing messages on eating in restaurants
The Government is rejecting suggestions there's mixed messaging when it comes to dining in restaurants. Restaurants, cafes and gastro pubs once again reopen following
Dec 4, 2020 13:13
Woman in her 50s killed in N5 road crash
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving three cars on the N5 at Stokestown, between Scramogue
Dec 4, 2020 12:32
Woman due in court after attempted theft from Longford supermarket
A woman is due in court in Athlone this morning after the attempted theft of several hundred euro worth of goods from a Longford town
Dec 4, 2020 11:22
Several people seriously injured following N5 road crash
A number of people have been seriously injured following a road crash on the N5 this morning. The multi-vehicle collision occured between Strokestown and
Dec 4, 2020 11:01
High winds warning issued for entire country
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country. Met Éireann says gusts of up to 100 kilometres an hour are expected
Dec 4, 2020 10:52Shannonside Newsletter
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