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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 13:08
Local Gardaí carry out patrols following public safety concerns
There were reports on Friday, 19th April that a woman had been approached by a man in a car while out walking.
Apr 25, 2024 13:00
One commencement notice for residential housing issued in Longford last month
Commencement notices are required for construction or material alterations in a home, shop, office or industrial building.
Apr 25, 2024 11:27
Local men urged to keep on top of cancer checks
Almost 4,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year in Ireland.
Apr 25, 2024 09:57
Plans approved for new Boyle whiskey distillery
The works are to be carried out on the Mill Complex, which is a protected structure.
Apr 25, 2024 07:55
Group criticises local politicians for failing to attend public meeting in Ballaghaderreen
The public meeting took place following confirmation that planned modular housing for Ukrainian refugees would now not go ahead at a site in Ballaghaderreen.
Apr 24, 2024 16:22
Funding approved for substantial retrofit of Longford Clinic
The busy facility operates from St Joseph's Campus on the Dublin road in the town and caters for a range of services including radiology, dental & orthodontic treatments.
Apr 24, 2024 16:11
Local residents group appeals permission for Athlone telecom mast
Local's claim the site was in ownership of the Willow Park Resident's association and that it did not have permission to proceed.
Apr 24, 2024 13:36
Roscommon grandmother raises concerns about new childcare regulations
The Department of Children has published the draft regulations, which are open for public consultation until May 2nd.
Apr 24, 2024 13:35
Local TDs continue calls in Dail Eireann for Funshinagh flood supports
Yesterday it was confirmed that the Tánaiste will visit the area at the end of May.
Apr 24, 2024 13:30
Planning permission granted for construction of filling station in Longford
The project is proposed to be developed at Saintjohnstown, on the Longford Road in Ballinalee.
Apr 24, 2024 11:23
Over 6,000 cars registered in the region last year
The figures from the CSO show the total number of new and second hand cars that changed hands in 2023.
Apr 24, 2024 07:40
Local TD calls for a change in the means testing for family carers
The Independent TD also said he hopes to have unanimous support from TD's in the Dáil tomorrow morning.
Apr 23, 2024 17:33
Ballaghaderreen Concerned Citizens to hold another public meeting this evening
It comes following recent confirmation from the Department of Integration that 47 modular units proposed for a site in the town would not go ahead.
Apr 23, 2024 17:11Shannonside Newsletter
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