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Close to 3,500 local blood donations made in 2023
Logistics issues have been blamed for the major decrease in Longford.
Apr 16, 2024 07:58
Minister to seek completion of controversial Funshinagh flood relief pipe
The installation of the pipe was halted in 2021 following legal action from Friends of the Irish Environment.
Apr 16, 2024 07:50
Roscommon native Fr Billy Molloy passes away
Fr Billy was originally from Castlerea and worked as a priest in the Manchester area.
Apr 15, 2024 17:11
IFA call for meeting with OPW minister over Lough Funshinagh
Minister at the Office of Public Works Kieran O'Donnell met with residents and local public representatives to discuss potential solutions.
Apr 15, 2024 17:05
Outgoing Councillor appeals to candidates to ditch election posters
Kathleen Shanagher says the posters can have a detrimental effect on the efforts of local tidy towns committee
Apr 15, 2024 15:35
Man sentenced to jail for sexual abuse of young daughter over six years
The court heard Mullane started abusing his daughter from the age of six.
Apr 15, 2024 15:29
Interim plan for children's diabetes service in Mullingar hospital described as a "sticking plaster"
Hospital management say a skilled and experienced paediatric diabetes nurse will be available from today, to provide short-term support to parents.
Apr 15, 2024 13:22
Planning granted for new student housing development in Athlone
The development includes the construction of a new student housing scheme consisting of 26 apartments.
Apr 15, 2024 13:14
Battle to save homes in Curraghboy area from Lough Funshinagh continues
Roscommon County Council has closed the main Curraghboy to Athleague road while pumps are working around the clock to hold water back.
Apr 15, 2024 13:09
Government's Road Traffic Bill hasn't gone far enough according to a local TD
The new law's, which will now be forwarded to the President for signing, aims to reduce speed limits, reform penalty points, and have mandatory drug testing at the scene of serious crashes.
Apr 15, 2024 10:32
Investigation launched after suspected arson attack on potential refugee housing
The blaze broke out on Saturday at the site, where anti-immigrant protests were held in recent weeks.
Apr 15, 2024 09:32
Local Citizen Information Service to host will making advice event
The event takes place at the Landmark Hotel in Carrick on Shannon from 7 o'clock this evening.
Apr 15, 2024 09:19
Heartbreak in Roscommon as flood waters force families from homes
OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell visited the area last week as all options are now being explored to save nearby homes and farms.
Apr 15, 2024 07:45
Rural drivers expected to be hit the hardest by fuel price increases
The price of a litre of petrol and diesel increased by 4 cent and 3 cent respectively on April 1st, with another similar hike planned for August 1st.
Apr 14, 2024 15:11Shannonside Newsletter
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