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Over 15,000 motorists in the region had penalty points on license at end of 2023
New data from the Central Statistics Office shows the breakdown of motorists across the country with over half a million divers having points nationwide.
Nov 14, 2024 13:05
Local Councillor calls for engagement with owners of derelict building in Mohill
Speaking at this month's Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District Meeting, Councillor Maeve Reynolds stated that the building is currently in a poor state of repair.
Nov 14, 2024 11:08
General Election candidate believes Longford has become social housing hub
Gerry Warnock says that more affordable housing is needed in the county alongside the provision of social housing.
Nov 14, 2024 09:14
Nomination process for General Election begins this morning
So far, there are 16 publicly declared candidates in Sligo Leitrim, 18 in Longford-Westmeath and 10 in Roscommon-Galway.
Nov 14, 2024 07:26
Party for Animal Welfare to run candidate in Sligo Leitrim constituency
There are three times as many candidates in Sligo than Leitrim, with 12 in Sligo and four in Leitrim.
Nov 13, 2024 18:07
Placement of refugees in Ballaghaderreen becoming key election issue
Sinn Féin TD and general election candidate Claire Kerrane says the accommodation of immigrants has been badly mishandled.
Nov 13, 2024 17:59
Listen: Longford/Westmeath General Election Debate
Topics included Health, Housing and crime
Nov 13, 2024 17:44
Over 5,000 people on live register in the region last month
The register is used to track the number of people registering for Jobseekers Benefit, Jobseekers Allowance or other entitlements.
Nov 13, 2024 13:49
Planning sought for upgrade works at a local cinema
Cinema Properties Limited are seeking an expansion to the IMC Cinema at the Golden Island Shopping Centre in the town.
Nov 13, 2024 13:47
Roscommon-Galway election candidate calls for proper policing of River Shannon
The Scramogue man said Garda stations in the constituency should never have been closed down.
Nov 13, 2024 13:44
Carrick on Shannon Post Office set to move location early next year
The move comes following the recent resignation of postmistress Ann Gormley after a number of years in the role.
Nov 13, 2024 13:35
Complaints made to Leitrim County Council over the felling of trees
Motions by Councillor Sean McGowan and Maeve Reynolds highlighted the issue at the November meeting of the Carrick MD.
Nov 13, 2024 08:23
Planning sought for a telecom mast in a Co. Westmeath village
Westmeath County Council will decide on the issue in January.
Nov 13, 2024 07:29
Sponsor 'honoured' to put their name to Dr Hyde Park
It will be known as King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park for the next five years.
Nov 12, 2024 17:57Shannonside Newsletter
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