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Minister hopes Royal Canal Greenway will transform economic life of region
The Greenway is the longest in Ireland and links Kildare to Longford on a 130KM path
Mar 24, 2021 13:28
Roscommon food business owner concerned at lack of clarity on Covid plans
Food operators are still awaiting some advice from the government about their summer plans for indoor or outdoor dining.
Mar 24, 2021 13:17
Ryanair expects Republic holidaymakers to use Belfast airport this summer
The EU is still trying to finalise its plan for a digital green cert which would allow people travel freely once they show certain covid conditions have been met.
Mar 24, 2021 13:13
Local women with political aspirations urged to join SHE project
There is a growing campaign to encourage more women to examine if they can contribute to Irish political life
Mar 24, 2021 13:02
Government examines allowing low risk outdoor activities
There's been renewed question-marks over construction opening amid rising cases over the past few days
Mar 24, 2021 08:44
Royal Canal Greenway officially launched
It features 90 bridges, 33 locks, 17 harbours and four aqueducts
Mar 24, 2021 07:48
Drop in unemployment levels in Shannonside region
It's a drop of over 350 people when compared to this point last year
Mar 24, 2021 07:24
24 deaths and 371 new Covid cases announced nationwide- none locally
Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim recorded no new cases of the virus today, while Longford is still reporting the nation's second highest infection rate.
Mar 23, 2021 18:07
Local TD urges Finance Minister to intervene over mortgage protection confusion
Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin is appealing to Pascal Donohoe to try and help future homeowners affected by the mortgage protection issue
Mar 23, 2021 17:29
Longford Councillor feels efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour will need time
A garda suffered a serious hand injury and the diver of the car remains in hospital follwing the incident on Monday afternoon
Mar 23, 2021 16:54
Drugs worth almost €50,000 discovered in Athlone
The drugs were discovered with thanks to detector dog Bailey at the Mail Centre in the town
Mar 23, 2021 16:36
HSE announces when it expects cancer services to return
It's hoped that most health services will be back in full operation once there are no major pandemic-related delays
Mar 23, 2021 16:08
Trial date for man charged with Castlerea Garda's murder confirmed
The trial is expected to take at least five weeks to complete and the case has been described as 'complex'
Mar 23, 2021 13:52
Regional vaccine rollout centres and staff praised by locals
Vaccine centres and GP offices across the region are being praised for their efficiency, set up and the kindness of the staff administering the jab
Mar 23, 2021 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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