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Longford girl among first patients moved into new National Rehab Hospital
A Longford girl is among the number of patients who have moved into a new phase of the National Rehabilitation hospital today. Claire Gorman, from
Jun 25, 2020 17:29
Enabling works to develop 50-bed unit at Portiuncula hospital to begin in August
The HSE has confirmed that enabling works to progress a new 50-bed unit at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe will begin in August. At this
Jun 25, 2020 13:40
Longford traffic wardens to wear body cameras from next week
Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock says the introduction of body-worn cameras for some staff at the local authority is a reflection of the actions of
Jun 25, 2020 13:32
Fears for jobs in Ballinasloe as workers at factory called to meeting with management
There is concern for a number of jobs in Ballinasloe this lunchtime with employees of a manufacturing plant in the town called to a meeting
Jun 25, 2020 13:15
Major funding boost for town projects in Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon
Over 2.4 million euro has been granted to five major regeneration projects for towns across the Shannonside Northern Sound region. A total of €13
Jun 25, 2020 13:07
Man arrested after security guard stabbed and Garda in Kildare
A man has been arrested after a security guard was stabbed and a garda injured in Kildare. The attacks happened in the town on Wednesday
Jun 25, 2020 12:25
Leinster's European Cup Campaign Set For September Restart
Leinster and Ulster are set to resume their Heineken Champions Cup campaigns in mid-September. The EPCR have confirmed they’re planning to restart the
Jun 25, 2020 11:10Gardai and locals attend special midnight prayer service for Colm Horkan in Castlerea
Dozens of Gardai from across the Shannonside region took part in a prayer vigil last night to remember Colm Horkan one week after his death.
Jun 25, 2020 11:04HSA investigate six complaints of possible breaches of Covid 19 regulations in Longford and Roscommon
Six complaints have been made to the Health and Safety authority about possible breaches of Covid-19 regulations in workplaces across the Shannonside region since
Jun 25, 2020 08:42
Face coverings to be mandatory on public transport as hopes increase that churches can increase capacity for masses
Face coverings look set to be made mandatory on public transport as capacity increases to 50 per cent. The cabinet is expected to sign off
Jun 25, 2020 08:27
Paid parking to be re-introduced on a phased basis from next month
Paid parking is being partially re-introduced in Longford town from the beginning of July in an effort to help local businesses. A number of
Jun 25, 2020 08:18
Six further Covid-19 deaths in Ireland
A further 6 people with Covid 19 have died here. 5 new cases have also been confirmed. It brings the death toll to 1726, while
Jun 24, 2020 18:09
Granard Councillor calls for HSE to speed up process to develop MRI in Mullingar
A Granard Councillor is calling on the HSE to do whatever is necessary to speed up the development of a special scanning centre at Mullingar
Jun 24, 2020 17:51
OPW discover coins, muskets balls and buckles in excavation work for new Athlone Garda barracks
The OPW has revealed a number of historical objects from the 17th century have been revealed as part of excavations at the new Athlone Garda
Jun 24, 2020 17:32Shannonside Newsletter
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