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Environment Minister called on to address "alarming" closure of Castlerea fire station
The Minister for the Environment has been called on to address what has been described as the "alarming" decision to remove fire services in Castlerea.
Jul 29, 2020 15:51
Public urged to give their input to new proposed Carrick-on-Shannon flood relief scheme
Residents and landowners affected by flooding in the Carrick on Shannon catchment are being urged to give their input into a new flood relief scheme.
Jul 29, 2020 15:42
€1.3m allocated for greenway projects in local region
Almost €1.3 million has been allocated for local greenway projects. Minister Eamon Ryan announced over €4 million for 26 projects across the country today.
Jul 29, 2020 13:48
Government announces u-turn on access to PUP for people who travel abroad
The government has done a u-turn on its position on the pandemic unemployment payment. Minister Heather Humphreys has confirmed people won't lose access
Jul 29, 2020 13:38
Attic House's 'Youth Cafe' double-decker bus project given major boost
A youth cafe project in Longford has received a major financial boost from Longford County Council. Attic House recently purchased a yellow double decker bus,
Jul 29, 2020 13:31
Nursing homes told there is no longer a need to limit visitors to residents
Nursing Homes have been told there's no longer a need to limit the amount of visitors a resident can have. New guidelines have been
Jul 29, 2020 12:18
Roscommon man jailed for 13 months after punching neighbour in eye
A west Roscommon man has been jailed for 13 months for punching his neighbour in the eye while holding a set of keys. Christopher McLoughlin,
Jul 29, 2020 11:55
Oil spill reported at Acres Lake in Drumshanbo
Waterways Ireland is investigating an oil spill at Acres Lake in Drumshanbo today. It's understood the spill was alerted to Leitrim County Council by
Jul 29, 2020 11:13
Midlands Busking Festival hoping for success despite Covid restrictions
A music festival going ahead in Longford next month has promised to enforce a strict policy of social distancing. The Midlands Busking Festival will go
Jul 29, 2020 10:58
Government asked to allow customers sit at counter in pubs that only serve alcohol
The Government will be asked to permit customers in more than 3,000 pubs which have yet to be allowed to open to drink at
Jul 29, 2020 10:09Shannonside Newsletter
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