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Athlone Town Distance Themselves From FAI Complaint
Athlone Town have distanced themselves from concerns raised by FAI council member Nixon Morton around the governance of the FAI. Nixon Morton from the FAI
Jun 4, 2020 13:01
Hopes expressed that more money from Europe could be used for local 'Just Transition' plans
A European expert on decarbonisation believes that significant extra funding could be allocated for the Just Transition plan for the midlands from Europe. Irish Rural
Jun 4, 2020 12:37
Carrick and Boyle secondary schools receive major funding boost for capital projects
Two school projects in the Shannonside region have received major funding boosts this week from the government. Approval has been granted for the development of
Jun 4, 2020 12:27
May's hottest temperature recorded in Roscommon
May was another very dry and sunny month, according to Met Éireann, with the east faring best. Dublin experienced its sunniest May on record, while
Jun 4, 2020 11:12
McDonald's re-open 23 further outlets- including Longford - this morning
Another 23 McDonald's restaurants are reopening for drive-through this morning, including Longford's at the Red Cow Roundabout. It means all outlets across
Jun 4, 2020 10:52
Waterways Ireland issues warning of low hanging wires on two Leitrim bridges
Waterways Ireland has warned of low hanging wires on Carrick on Shannon and Hartley bridges. Masters and users of the Shannon Navigation are urged to
Jun 4, 2020 10:44
Sentencing due today after crash caused death of Leitrim woman in 2017
A man has told Longford Circuit Court that a fatal road crash is "all he thinks about" as he apologised to the family of the
Jun 4, 2020 08:48
Anti-racism march to take place in Longford on Saturday
The organiser of an anti-racism event planned for Longford this Saturday believes the death of George Floyd has deeply affected the African community in
Jun 4, 2020 07:45Three deaths and 47 new cases confirmed this evening
There has been a further three deaths from Covid-19, and 47 new cases have also been announced. It means the total number of confirmed
Jun 3, 2020 18:06
Lough Key Forest park horrified by increased dumping - including household waste
Outdoor staff at Roscommon council had to be called into Lough Key Forest Park over the Bank Holiday weekend to deal with a large amount
Jun 3, 2020 16:51
Defence Minister confirms receipt of interim report into door falling off Athlone-based air ambulance
The Minister for Defence has confirmed he has received an interim report into how a door of the air ambulance based in Athlone fell off
Jun 3, 2020 14:56
Buccaneers Niall Murray Signs Full-Time For Connacht
Connacht have announced that six players have signed professional contracts having come through the Connacht Academy. Niall Murray, Colm Reilly, Seán Masterson, Conor Dean,
Jun 3, 2020 14:14
Longford gardai appeal for information after burglary at vet's
Gardai in Longford have launched an appeal for information after the theft of veterinary medicine from a premises in the town last month The incident
Jun 3, 2020 13:35Shannonside Newsletter
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