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Local election candidate criticises Ryanair CEO comments on Rwanda policy
Michael O'Leary said that Ryanair would 'happily' fly asylum-seekers from the UK to Rwanda under the new policy.
Apr 26, 2024 17:17
Slight drop in the number of homeless adults in Shannonside region
According to the latest release from the Department of Housing, a total of 42 adults accessed emergency accommodation at the end of March.
Apr 26, 2024 16:58
N4 closed at Junction 14 due to road traffic incident
It's understood it is a multi-vehicle incident.
Apr 26, 2024 13:24
All-Ireland scholarship award for Longford student
Daniela Rana, a former pupil of Mean Scoil Mhuire in Longford, was honoured at the All-Ireland Scholarships Awards Ceremony at the University of Limerick.
Apr 26, 2024 13:21
Number of home completions on the increase in Shannonside region
Nationally, 5,841 home completions were recorded in the first 3 months of this year.
Apr 26, 2024 13:13
Warnock confirms run for Dail Eireann in Longford/Westmeath
Gerry Warnock says he will be seeking a seat in Dáil Eireann as an Independent TD.
Apr 26, 2024 11:44
Local TD highlights gambling bill concerns
Under the proposed bill, it would prevent charities and local sports clubs advertising their fundraising draws if the prize pool is over €10,000.
Apr 26, 2024 08:41
Tánaiste's Lough Funshinagh visit brought forward
It comes as the Attorney General meets OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell in relation to matter later today
Apr 26, 2024 08:26
Local candidate believes Government has not handled refugee crisis correctly
Aontu's Fayiz Alsani says it's unfair some refugees are living in tents while others are well looked after in hotels.
Apr 25, 2024 17:25
Gardaí investigate assault on man in his 70s in Ballaghaderreen
They're appealing for witnesses to come forward, and anyone with dash-cam footage from the Brusna area to make it available.
Apr 25, 2024 16:55
Planning permission for major Athlone housing project upheld
The project consists of 332 residential units in the town and the application includes the provision of a two-storey creche as part of the development.
Apr 25, 2024 16:53
Mass to remember Longford woman killed in New York
Sarah died following an alleged assault at the Ceili House bar in Maspeth, Queens in the U.S. on the 30th of March.
Apr 25, 2024 13:28
Planning decision delayed on new Roscommon athletics track
The applicants Lisnamult Community Enterprise CLG have requested further time to provide information requested by county planners.
Apr 25, 2024 13:20
Local transplant recipient highlights importance of organ donations
Catriona Charles who is from Mohill in County Leitrim, received a kidney transplant 34 years ago.
Apr 25, 2024 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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