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Gardaí urge public to stay calm after alleged needle-spiking at local disco
Gardaí were called to assist at the venue, and following enquiries and the examination of CCTV footage, were satisfied that no crime had taken place.
Feb 10, 2024 14:46
Local women groups now able to apply for funding for new projects
The funding can be used for the likes of new safety equipment, small construction works and laptops.
Feb 10, 2024 13:17
Public health alert issued following outbreak of measles in Mullingar
Anyone who was travelling on the 115 Bus Éireann route between Dublin and Mullingar or Mullingar to Dublin between Tuesday, 30th of January and Monday, 5th of February may have been exposed to the virus.
Feb 10, 2024 11:13
Well-known Longford man to launch new children's book today
Retired teacher Tiernan Dolan will be launching his new children's book, "Sips, the Magic Pony"
Feb 10, 2024 09:13
Former Taoiseach John Bruton to be laid to rest today
The 76 year old Dunboyne native died peacefully on Tuesday, following a long illness.
Feb 10, 2024 07:54
Local councillor describes arson attacks on vacant buildings as 'madness'
Earlier this week, a vacant house in Leixlip was set on fire following rumours it was earmarked to house asylum seekers.
Feb 9, 2024 17:01
Local TD describes new housing guidelines as an assault on rural Ireland
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice slammed the guidelines, arguing they would herald the end of traditional local communities.
Feb 9, 2024 16:36
Local councillor calls for N61 to remain a priority
Previous plans to upgrade the road with a bypass of Knockcroghery were suspended last year by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Feb 9, 2024 13:47
Rents on new tenancies across Shannonside region up 15% on average
Sinn Fein Housing Spokesperson Eoin O Broin says measures need to be taken to halt the rising rents.
Feb 9, 2024 13:40
HSE issue local public health alert for measles
Anyone who was travelling on the 115 Bus Eireann route between Dublin and Mullingar or Mullingar to Dublin between Tuesday 30th of January and Monday February 5th may have been exposed to the virus.
Feb 9, 2024 13:15
6-year-old girl seriously injured in M6 crash
It happened at around 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon on the M6 Eastbound between Tyrellspass and Rochfortbridge.
Feb 9, 2024 08:37
Leitrim has highest proportion of volunteers nationwide
CSO figures show that 18 per cent or almost 6,200 Leitrim people were volunteering in April 2022.
Feb 9, 2024 08:25
TÚS funding hailed as boost for wider region
€12 million has been secured for the Athlone and Limerick based institution through a TU RISE funding call.
Feb 8, 2024 17:56
Local councillor not ruling out future Dáil bid
He's accused the Government of dropping the ball on bread and butter issues such as immigration, healthcare and housing.
Feb 8, 2024 17:38Shannonside Newsletter
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