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Local TD says region is being forgotten in regards to nursing home facilities
In a press statement, the TD highlighted that counties like Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo Donegal and Mayo have the oldest population nationwide, but lack sufficient nursing home spaces.
Jan 11, 2024 17:12
Local people returning home encouraged to apply for business programme
This is the seventh year of the programme and there are up to 50 places available with the closing date for new applications on Monday the 15th of January at 5pm.
Jan 11, 2024 16:43
Funeral service for tragic Granard couple to take place this Sunday
The bodies of Paul and Morag Kavanagh were discovered on Saturday evening at their residence in Killasonna.
Jan 11, 2024 13:25
Longford man sentenced over the harassment of a government minister
David Larkin of Ardnacassa Lawns, Dublin Road Longford pleaded guilty last month to the harassment of Minister Mary Butler on dates in January of 2022.
Jan 11, 2024 13:14
Popular Longford retailer to temporarily close its doors this weekend
Lidl Longford will shut at 6pm this Saturday but the retailer says this won't affect jobs at the site.
Jan 11, 2024 13:10
Roscommon-based centre received positive HIQA report
The review comes after an unannounced inspection of the centre in October 2023.
Jan 11, 2024 12:15
Arrests 'imminent' following arson attacks on accommodation centres
Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has said it's her belief the cases are progressing.
Jan 11, 2024 09:23
Leitrim councillor calls for additional ambulance crews
Sinn Féin's Brendan Barry said regional ambulance crews were under increased pressure to respond within target times.
Jan 11, 2024 08:39
Over 70 children across Roscommon are receiving home education
The Irish Constitution formally allows parents to choose the way in which their children receive their education.
Jan 10, 2024 17:07
Local Gardaí stop young driver with no learner permit or licence
The individual's toddler sibling was found to be sitting in the passenger seat when pulled over by Gardaí due to no insurance disc being on display.
Jan 10, 2024 17:01
Approval for major Athlone housing development appealed
Akiyda Ltd were granted permission to construct the large-scale residential development, including a two-storey creche, in the Cornamaddy and Ballykeeran townlands.
Jan 10, 2024 13:16
Gardaí appealing for information following recent burglary in Roscommon
A number of windows had been forced open with the culprits having ransacked every room in the house.
Jan 10, 2024 13:08
Approval for major Westmeath housing development appealed
Westmeath County Council had given the green light for the 300-house development on the Ballymahon Road despite a number of objections.
Jan 10, 2024 13:04
Man pleads guilty to attempted robbery in Longford
According to Gardaí, the 32 year old entered a filling station on the Dublin Road shortly after 8am with a 6 millimetre revolver.
Jan 10, 2024 13:01Shannonside Newsletter
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