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A dozen new cases of Covid locally among 1062 nationwide
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 10 additional deaths related to COVID-19. All 10 deaths occurred in January. The median
Feb 1, 2021 18:10
Mother of boy murdered by his uncle calls for changes to law preventing the naming of killers
The mother of a boy who was murdered in 2019 has called for changes to a law prohibiting the identification of child homicide victims to
Feb 1, 2021 17:36
Status yellow rainfall warning issued for Leitrim for tonight
A status yellow rainfall warning has been issued for five western counties. It affects Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo, and starts at 8 o'
Feb 1, 2021 17:32
Longford Town Start 2021 At Home To Derry
Longford Town will begin the 2021 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division season at home to Derry City on Saturday March 20th. Town’s first away
Feb 1, 2021 17:26
Leitrim GP says local doctors not getting any information on roll-out of Covid vaccines
Leitrim based GP Dr Sean Bourke says he and other colleagues have been given no information or guidance so far on the rollout of the
Feb 1, 2021 17:23
GAA Championship Draws Postponed
The 2021 GAA Championship draws which were due to take place next week have been postponed understands Shannonside sport. The Connacht championship draw was due
Feb 1, 2021 14:37
Call made to remember Ann Lovett in Granard with memorial or special initiative
A call has been made to develop an initiative or memorial to remember a teenage girl and her infant son who died in Granard almost
Feb 1, 2021 13:43
Granard Gardaí appeal for information following fatal dog attack on livestock
Gardaí are appealing to all dog owners to ensure their dogs are kept under control as Gardaí have received a report of a number of
Feb 1, 2021 13:18
Longford RFC Club Notes Weekending January 31
Feb 1, 2021 12:41
Commercial rates waiver extended until after March
Local authorities are to receive an extended commercial rates waiver to support businesses impacted by the pandemic. The waiver, which will cost 160 million euro,
Feb 1, 2021 12:37
Infection control concerns for Leitrim Community Hospital following HIQA inspection
Several concerns over infection control measures have been highlighted within a Leitrim community hospital following a health and safety inspection. A report released by The
Feb 1, 2021 12:25
Longford Gardaí break up unauthorised event at Clonfin monument following Covid rules breach
An unauthorised gathering at a Longford memorial for the War of Independence was dispersed by Gardaí yesterday afternoon. Local Gardaí attended the site of the
Feb 1, 2021 11:50
St. Brigids GAA Club notes Weekending January 31st
St. Brigid’s GAA Club notes week ending, January 31st 2021 <strong>Club AGM:</strong> We held a very well-attended online AGM last Friday
Feb 1, 2021 11:19
Huawei announce jobs for Athlone
Longford Westmeath Deputy and Minister for Trade Promotion Robert Troy is welcoming Huawei's jobs announcement and its continued investment in Athlone. The company has
Feb 1, 2021 11:17Shannonside Newsletter
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