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St Joseph's care centre to receive second palliative care bed
Currently the Longford Hospice service has one palliative care bed available with a long running campaign to extend the services.
Oct 13, 2022 13:37
Almost 30 people in Shannonside region register to track birth information
The Birth Information and Tracing act allows people who were either adopted, boarded out, or the subject of an illegal birth registration, full right of access to birth certificates, birth and early life information.
Oct 13, 2022 13:20
Hundreds of Athlone students join protest against Budget measures
The USI claims that Budget 2023 has failed to support students in the cost-of-living crisis -
Oct 13, 2022 13:18
Son of killed Defence Forces member calls for more education on the Troubles
Ballinamuck native, Private Patrick Kelly was killed in the line of duty during the rescue of kidnapped supermarket executive, Don Tidey near Ballinamore in 1983.
Oct 13, 2022 13:15
Longford councillor says new local emergency hostel is needed urgently
The issue of emergency accommodation availability is a concern in Longford and other counties
Oct 13, 2022 09:32
Fáilte Ireland hopes new Roscommon museum will attract tourists to region
The National Famine Museum in Strokestown was officially opened today.
Oct 13, 2022 07:48
Castlerea murder trial jury sees gun used to kill Detective
The trial continues tomorrow.
Oct 12, 2022 17:42
LISTEN: Creagh NS celebrate Heather Payne's success with Ireland's soccer side
The 22-year-old played up front for Ireland last night in the win.
Oct 12, 2022 17:14
Concern over future of GP service in South Roscommon-East Galway
The GPs in the area have served notice to withdraw their weekend service on the 1st of December.
Oct 12, 2022 17:05
National Famine Museum to officially open today
Catherine Martin will cut the ribbon at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown this afternoon, months after it opened to visitors.
Oct 12, 2022 13:34
Athlone mother calls for urgent answers over local special education classes
According to the Athlone mother, she needs answers as a matter of urgency.
Oct 12, 2022 13:13
Over €1 Million in funding granted to community centres across Shannonside region
Up to 25,000 euro has been allocated to various centres across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon.
Oct 12, 2022 13:07
Frenchpark residents express frustration at road works in the village
Two local representatives are calling for the immediate suspension of road works in Frenchpark.
Oct 12, 2022 13:05
Motorists advised of Leitrim road closure following collision overnight
Work will take place this afternoon to remove the truck.
Oct 12, 2022 11:47Shannonside Newsletter
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