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LIDL appeal planning refusal for new Athlone store
The German discount supermarket chain has appealed the refusal for the new 10 million euro store to the higher planning body.
Aug 4, 2021 11:16
Archbishop of Dublin gives green light to communions and confirmations
Five bishops elsewhere in the country, including Kevin Doran, Bishop of Elphin say they're going ahead with the services
Aug 4, 2021 08:42
Ballinamore festival not proceeding this summer
The committee has indicated that it may hold an event later this year
Aug 4, 2021 08:17
Priest tragically killed in Cork crash served in Castlerea parish
Father Con is being described as very popular priest, who was larger than life and connected with everyone he met
Aug 4, 2021 07:48
1015 new cases of Covid confirmed
There has been a small increase in the number of people in hospital
Aug 3, 2021 17:54
Inline Hockey describe closure of Longford rink as hammer blow to sport
The centre is due to close later this month.
Aug 3, 2021 17:24
Famine Museum architect praises Strokestown businessman for preserving archive
The archive was discovered after Jim Callery bought the property in the late 1970s.
Aug 3, 2021 17:06
Shannonside Minister hopeful advice relating to communions can change in coming weeks
Bishops of Elphin, Clogher, Meath, Raphoe, and Waterford and Lismore have all stated that scheduled ceremonies would proceed in line with public health regulations
Aug 3, 2021 17:00
Two local parishes to have fewer priests due to lack of vocations - Bishop
The drop in the number of vocations has bene highlighted again by Bishop Francis Duffy
Aug 3, 2021 16:52
Five arrested in Longford following international money laundering investigation
Gardaí have warned that even if money mules are not involved in the crimes which generate the money, they are acting illegally by laundering the proceeds of crime.
Aug 3, 2021 14:46
Local planners refuse major expansion to Longford housing estate
Concerns have been raised about the lack of amenities or green spaces in the existing estate.
Aug 3, 2021 13:55
New Strokestown Famine Museum expected to be ready for summer 2022
The attraction is currently closed as works get underway as sport of the €5m investment.
Aug 3, 2021 13:41
Ballygar GP praises local youth following strong turnout at walk-in vaccine centres
Up to 30,000 people across the country received their first Pfizer vaccine over the weekend in the walk in centres
Aug 3, 2021 13:39
Over 3,000 Covid-19 vaccines administered at regional walk in centres over weekend
The walk-in centres were mainly attended by young adults, with close to 30,000 first doses said to have been administered nationwide over the weekend.
Aug 3, 2021 13:28Shannonside Newsletter
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