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Concern over low uptake of children's flu vaccine in Shannonside region
A Longford pharmacist says there is no comparison between the new nasal flu vaccine for children and getting a Covid-19 swab test. Padraig Loughrey
Nov 11, 2020 17:36
New rural transport plan for Leitrim to put focus on linking more areas to bus services
A proposed new rural transport plan for Leitrim is going to prioritise connectivity and integration of local services. Local Link has issued tender documents for
Nov 11, 2020 16:18
Longford TD critical of Irish Rail as local early morning service won't resume until December
A Longford TD has hit out at Irish Rail after disruption to an early morning service to Dublin will now be extended until December 1st.
Nov 11, 2020 14:51
Road between Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore closed after truck slips off road
The road between Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore is set to be closed for a number of hours this afternoon after a truck left the
Nov 11, 2020 14:34
Lough Funshinagh farmers warn of large scale pollution
Farmers surrounding a former turlough in south Roscommon are warning of large scale pollution if a pipe is not installed to drain water from it.
Nov 11, 2020 13:44
Ireland West airport hopeful of some "green shoots" for aviation industry
Ireland West Airport in Knock is welcoming funding of €6 million euro announced yesterday for regional airports, and a new national airport charges rebate scheme
Nov 11, 2020 13:26
Longford pharmacist questions HSE's explanation on flu vaccines
Nov 11, 2020 13:16
Head of HSE says no flu vaccines sent to GPs and pharmacists have gone missing
The head of the HSE insists no flu vaccines sent out to GPs and pharmacists have gone missing. 1.3 million doses have been distributed
Nov 11, 2020 12:15
Longford Town are Richmond Park bound for play off
Longford Town's Premier Division promotion/relegation play off has been fixed for this Sunday the 15th at 2:30pm in Richmond Park. The Town
Nov 11, 2020 11:19
Roscommon Galway TD calls for Minister to explain missing flu vaccinations
There are calls for the Health Minister to go before the Dáil to explain how 600,000 doses of the flu jab have gone
Nov 11, 2020 09:16
Stormont Ministers fail to agree new Covid 19 restrictions
Stormont ministers have again failed to agree new Covid-19 restrictions for Northern Ireland. It was the second night in a row the Executive broke
Nov 11, 2020 08:25
Minister says solutions being sought to recruitment difficulties at St Christopher's, Longford
The Minister of State for Disability Anne Rabbitte has said the issue of organisations like St Christopher's Services in Longford finding themselves unable to
Nov 11, 2020 08:22
Eighteen new cases of Covid reported in Roscommon
Eighteen new cases of Covid have been recorded in Roscommon tonight. Overall, there has been a further 16 Covid-19 deaths and 270 new cases.
Nov 10, 2020 18:02Shannonside Newsletter
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