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Five people appear in court charged in connection with Longford hit and run
Five people have appeared in court charged in connection with an alleged hit and run in a Longford car park last year. The four men
Sep 1, 2020 12:56
Large sum of cash believed to have been taken following break-in to Castlerea filling station
A large sum of money is understood to have been taken in following a break-in to a filling station in Castlerea. Gardai are investigating
Sep 1, 2020 09:41
Schools' previous history will not be used in deciding Leaving Cert grades
A school's prior performance has been dropped as a factor in deciding Leaving Cert grades for students. According to the Irish Independent, Education Minister
Sep 1, 2020 08:36
Gardai can now fine people who don't wear face masks
Gardai are to be given new powers to fine people for not wearing a face covering. The Health Minister is to introduce a schedule of
Sep 1, 2020 07:57
Smoky coal ban now in place in Longford town
It's illegal to sell or burn smoky coal in Cavan and Longford towns from today. As of this morning, the smoky coal ban is
Sep 1, 2020 07:42
LWETB pays out over €70,000 in legal fees since 2019
Legal fees of over €70,000 have been paid out by the Longford Westmeath Education Training Board in the last 18 months. Details released to
Sep 1, 2020 07:33
Defence Forces refuse to comment on report of Covid case at Custume Barracks in Athlone
The Defence Forces has refused to comment on reports that a soldier stationed at Custume barracks tested positive for Covid last week. The Irish Independent
Aug 31, 2020 17:59
Longford's Attic House project in "desperate" financial situation
The Attic House Youth Service in Longford is appealing for support from people in the county as it reveals it's in a "desperate financial
Aug 31, 2020 17:53
New style weddings begin at Lough Rynn Castle in Leitrim
The popular Lough Rynn Castle in Leitrim held its first wedding under the new Covid-19 regulations at the premises last week, 26 weeks after
Aug 31, 2020 17:30
Longford dairy farmer undertakes major fundraiser for famine victims in Yemen
A Longford dairy farmer hopes that up to €170,000 could be raised among his sector to give to the Red Cross who are trying
Aug 31, 2020 17:26Shannonside Newsletter
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