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Local returning officer issues final reminder to voters ahead of polling day tomorrow
Speaking to Shannonside News, Olivia Bushell says photo ID such as a driver's licence or Passport will suffice.
Nov 28, 2024 17:22
Calls for Government to prioritise new school building in Carrick
The national school's pupil numbers have almost doubled in the past 10 years, with almost 500 children currently enrolled.
Nov 28, 2024 14:05
Leitrim councillor rejects claims suckler decline will close marts
CSO figures show there has been a sharp drop in the number of these animals across the board.
Nov 28, 2024 13:58
Praise for families who campaigned for Leitrim home for people with disabilities
It comes as the HSE confirmed it had agreed to purchase a property to be used as a residential facility.
Nov 28, 2024 13:54
Local TD takes aim at MEPs over Commission vote abstention
Midlands Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly, however, said he abstained over concerns around the Mercosur deal itself.
Nov 28, 2024 13:49
Thousands currently on waiting lists at Sligo University Hospital
Figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation also reveal 663 people were on trolleys in the hospital last month.
Nov 28, 2024 08:53
HSE confirms there are plans for extra parking at RUH
The HSE is currently developing a Spatial Plan for the site which would include additional parking.
Nov 28, 2024 08:20
PODCAST: Third general election debate for the Sligo-Leitrim constituency
Nov 27, 2024 18:34
Two men injured in alleged feud related incident in Athlone
Gardaí are investigating a number of incidents of endangerment and alleged assaults that occurred in the town at around 4.30pm.
Nov 27, 2024 18:10
General election candidate backs calls for new psychiatric unit for Roscommon
It comes after the Roscommon Hospital Action Committee claimed the 24-bed unit in the hospital needs to be replaced.
Nov 27, 2024 18:07
Roscommon Tidy Towns groups to have insurance paid by the State
It's one of five counties in the country chosen for a pilot project.
Nov 27, 2024 13:35
Green light for major housing development in Longford village
It would consist of 22 semi-detached two-storey houses, 11 two-storey detached units and a selection of detached single and two story houses.
Nov 27, 2024 13:31
Additional beds opened at local hospital to deal with patient surge
It comes as trolley figures continue to surge across the region with 62 patients waiting for a bed as of this morning.
Nov 27, 2024 13:26
Long-awaited Ballaghaderreen healthcare centre won't open until 2027
The HSE have confirmed that work will begin on the new Primary Care Centre in January.
Nov 27, 2024 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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