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Gardai close N5 Strokestown to Tarmonbarry road following serious crash
The N5 between Strokestown and Tarmonbarry is closed due to a serious crash this morning. Emergency services have been attending the scene of the multi
Dec 4, 2020 09:41
Longford electoral area has highest incidence rate of Covid 19 in Shannonside region
The Longford Local Electoral Area has the highest Covid rate in the Shannonside region. New figures which reveal Covid incidents between the 17th and 30th
Dec 4, 2020 09:22
Emergency services attend scene of serious crash on N5 Tarmonbarry to Strokestown road
Gardai and emergency services are attending the scene of a serious crash on the N5 Strokestown to Tarmonbarry road. While the road remains open for
Dec 4, 2020 09:14
HSE considers 34 tenders for 50 bed unit at Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon
The HSE has received 34 tenders for the design of a 50 bed unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. There will be six design
Dec 4, 2020 09:05
HPSC is notified of 6 more deaths related to Covid-19
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 6 additional deaths related to COVID-19. There has now been a total of 2,
Dec 3, 2020 18:34
Sinn Fein TD says neglect of services for children with Down Syndrome can't go on
Longford Westmeath Deputy Sorca Clarke says the issue of the lack of vital services for children with Down Syndrome has to be made a priority
Dec 3, 2020 18:18
Listen: PKU Ireland wants people to complete a special online survey
The PKU Association of Ireland is asking people with the condition to go online an answer a short survey as part of efforts to get
Dec 3, 2020 18:02
Longford Councillor condemns "hate mail" delivered to homes claiming 'blackening' of Ireland'
Longford Fianna Fail Councillor Uruemu Adejinmi is condemning the delivery of what she's described as "hate mail" to houses in Longford and other areas
Dec 3, 2020 17:11
Special online meeting to discuss water quality in Strokestown, Tulsk and Scramogue tonight
A public meeting is being held tonight to discuss issues around water quality in the northeast Roscommon area. The Local Authority Waters Programme is hosting
Dec 3, 2020 16:38
Longford man sues bank and Garda Commissioner following events at Roscommon eviction
A Longford man has begun civil legal proceedings against KBC Bank, the Garda Commissioner and a number of other parties following an eviction at a
Dec 3, 2020 15:55
Sexton Returns To Ireland Team For Scotland Game
Andy Farrell has made six changes to the Ireland team for the Autumn Nations Cup third place playoff with Scotland. Jonathan Sexton, Robbie Henshaw and
Dec 3, 2020 15:29
Nursing home residents and elderly likely to be first groups to receive Covid vaccine in 2021
Nursing home residents, the elderly and frontline healthcare workers are likely to be the first people in Ireland to be vaccinated against Covid-19. The
Dec 3, 2020 13:19
Community groups in Longford urged to develop skills in social enterprise
Community groups in Longford are being urged to build their capacity to deliver social enterprises. Longford Community Resources is facilitating a training programme to help
Dec 3, 2020 13:18
Head of Drumshanbo's Shed Distillery named chair of Drinks Ireland
The head of the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo in Leitrim has been appointed the new chair of Drinks Ireland. PJ Rigney, who is the MD
Dec 3, 2020 12:54Shannonside Newsletter
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