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Gardaí arrest man driving stolen JCB through Longford
The male driver was stopped on the scene and arrested for the unauthorised taking of the vehicle.
Jan 7, 2025 12:47
Status Orange Weather Warning issued for the region tonight
It is due to come into effect at 8pm and will last until 10am tomorrow morning.
Jan 7, 2025 10:32
Almost 3,000 local patients admitted in hospital in 2023
The data provided a breakdown of the number of patients admitted to hospitals and subdivided by their respective Community Health Organisation.
Jan 7, 2025 08:37
Calls grow for reform of CAO points system
It comes as major changes are planned for the Leaving Cert.
Jan 7, 2025 07:55
Gardaí renew appeal for witnesses to collision in Co. Longford
The pedestrian was seriously injured.
Jan 7, 2025 07:41
Longford regains 'Clean' status in latest IBAL rankings
Judges stated that it was the Town's best result in a long number of years, with over half of survey sites getting the top litter grade.
Jan 6, 2025 17:35
Funds being raised for life-changing treatment for Roscommon brothers
In 2012, the Naughton brothers were diagnosed with DMD, a progressive muscle-wasting disease for which there is no treatment and no cure.
Jan 6, 2025 17:24
Uisce Éireann urges south Leitrim customers to conserve water
The company says there has been a notable increase in water demand across the south of the county in recent days.
Jan 6, 2025 17:16
Gardaí investigating reported theft from Longford Shopping Centre
No arrests have been made at this time.
Jan 6, 2025 13:54
Local Independents eye ministerial positions as government talks continue
Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are courting 'like minded independents' to make up the numbers and enter Government.
Jan 6, 2025 13:47
Mixed news for local towns as IBAL litter rankings released
Athlone Town fared well, coming 25th of 40 towns surveyed while Naas, Kilkenny and Monaghan made up the top three.
Jan 6, 2025 13:29
Local pharmacists slam government over delays to roll out of free HRT medication
Hormone Replacement Therapy can help treat symptoms of menopause as well as help with bone loss in women due to low estrogen levels.
Jan 6, 2025 13:24
INMO hits out at HSE for not being prepared as local hospitals under pressure
A recent report compiled by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation shows over 100 patients have been waiting on trolleys or in wards in hospitals across the region.
Jan 6, 2025 13:04
New telecom mast for Glasson refused by planners
Local objections highlighted issues with the effect the mast would have on the visual amenity.
Jan 6, 2025 12:11Shannonside Newsletter
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