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Body found following Athlone rescue operation
Emergency services were called at about 7.30 this morning near The Quay area after reports a man had entered the water.
Feb 7, 2024 12:05
Longford man sentenced to jail over 2021 fatal road crash
Brian McGinnity is remembered as a talented pilot and an extremely intelligent young man.
Feb 7, 2024 10:20
Snow and Ice warning issued for Roscommon and Leitrim tomorrow
Met Éireann has issued a status yellow warning for icy conditions in Connacht, Cavan and Monaghan, with rain turning from sleet to snow between 2am and 6pm tomorrow.
Feb 7, 2024 09:21
Tánaiste says Gardaí will find those responsible for recent arson attacks
There has been an increasing number of fires started at buildings intended for or rumoured to be for asylum seeker accommodation, the most recent in Brittas in Dublin last weekend.
Feb 7, 2024 08:19
Average income needed to purchase a house in the region almost €50,000
The report also shows that the 3 counties in the Shannonside region required the lowest average income to purchase a house, as well as some of the lowest rent prices nationally.
Feb 7, 2024 07:41
Drop in number of Gardaí in Shannonside region
The Sligo/Leitrim Garda division saw the largest decrease with 15 fewer Gardaí staffed in 2023 compared to 2022.
Feb 6, 2024 18:13
Local TD says N4 upgrade must now progress
A substantial grant is expected for the plans to progress through design and environmental stages.
Feb 6, 2024 18:08
Online petition set up against the closure of Roscommon Post Office
An Post recently announced plans that the service will be run by a contractor and most likely move from its current location on the Square.
Feb 6, 2024 14:31
Temporary library to open in Ballaghaderreen
Ballaghaderreen's public library at Dillon House has been closed since 2020 as it awaits refurbishment works.
Feb 6, 2024 13:56
Major step forward for long awaited upgrade on N4 Mullingar to Longford
A substantial grant is expected for the route in this year's TII roads announcement it emerged today.
Feb 6, 2024 13:47
Local hospitals under pressure following busy Bank Holiday weekend
Nationally, there were 683 patients waiting on trolleys with the INMO describing the 'predictable' Bank Holiday surge as 'incredibly dangerous'.
Feb 6, 2024 13:44
Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies aged 76
He died peacefully at the Mater Hospital in Dublin early this morning.
Feb 6, 2024 10:46
New survey shows almost one quarter of 6 year old's have a mobile phone
The survey conducted to mark Safer Internet Day also found 45 per cent of 10 year old's are allowed to use their smartphone unsupervised in their bedrooms.
Feb 6, 2024 08:34
Britain's King Charles diagnosed with Cancer
It's not yet known what type of the disease his diagnosis involves.
Feb 6, 2024 08:18Shannonside Newsletter
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