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Minister officially opens Mohill Public Realm Improvement Scheme
The €3.7 million upgrade of the town includes pedestrian crossings, new road surfaces, lighting and street furniture.
Apr 24, 2025 13:16
Local hospitals under pressure today according to the INMO
Sligo University Hospital is busy today with 23 patients waiting on trolleys.
Apr 24, 2025 11:25
Minister for Rural and Community Development to visit Leitrim today
The Rural Regeneration Minister will travel to Mohill, Carrick on Shannon, Leitrim Village and Drumshanbo for various official openings and events.
Apr 24, 2025 07:53
Ericsson announce massive multimillion euro investment in Athlone base
Ericsson employ 1,300 people in Ireland, with the majority based in Athlone.
Apr 24, 2025 07:12
Planning refusal for new housing development in Co. Roscommon overturned
TH Contractors had sought to build 20 homes at Carrownageelaun in Tulsk but were refused permission by Roscommon County planners.
Apr 23, 2025 16:22
Six local TD's join Oireachtas Heart and Stroke Group
Ten thousand lives a year are claimed by CVD which accounts for almost 30% of all mortality in Ireland.
Apr 23, 2025 15:57
Mother of Palestinian woman living in Roscommon granted safe passage from Gaza
Sherín Al Shabbagh, who lives in Ballaghaderreen, had fought for a visa for her mother Najwa since fighting broke in in 2023.
Apr 23, 2025 13:43
Local parish priest pays tribute to Pope Francis
Fr Kevin Fallon said the Argentinian had a great connection with the marginalised and tried to bring them closer to the church.
Apr 23, 2025 13:40
Leitrim Cllr calls for traffic calming measures at a local national school
Cllr Brendan Barry is bringing forward a motion to next Mondays Ballinamore Municipal District meeting.
Apr 23, 2025 13:36
Gardaí appealing for witnesses following serious road crash in Co. Longford
It happened on Monday at around 6 pm on the L1127 at Mullaghvorneen and involved a car and a motorbike.
Apr 23, 2025 13:33
HIQA report highlights serious staffing concerns with Mullingar Hospital
The inspectors noted a 13% shortfall in nursing staff, a 20% shortfall in midwifery staff and 13% in healthcare assistant staff.
Apr 23, 2025 13:21
Funeral of popular Athlone businessman to take place tomorrow
He will repose at his residence today from 4pm to 8pm, with removal tomorrow morning to St. Mary’s Church for Mass at 12 noon.
Apr 23, 2025 11:12
Local Bishop to host remembrance mass for Pope Francis
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise, Paul Connell, said Friday's mass in Longford will take place at St Mel's Cathedral at 7.30 pm.
Apr 23, 2025 08:25
Plans for much-anticipated Aldi store in Boyle delayed
The German company wants to build the store in St Patrick Street, and there would be 96 car-parking spaces.
Apr 22, 2025 18:36Shannonside Newsletter
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