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Local council confirm safety works to a partially collapsed building approved
Parts of the building, which was formerly Gannons Shoe Shop, fell onto Main Street in the town.
Dec 12, 2023 16:22
Planning permission sought for temporary library in Ballaghaderreen
The Library at Dillon house will open in the third quarter of next year but locals have stressed that the process has taken too long.
Dec 12, 2023 13:14
People encouraged to participate in local Christmas initiative
Now in its second year, the "Giving Tree" provides people across the region the opportunity to help less fortunate children.
Dec 12, 2023 12:56
Properties in Leitrim Village should be covered by their insurance after Tornado
He also added that he doesn't believe that insurance companies will take into account Sundays weather event when people in the area are looking to re-insure their properties.
Dec 12, 2023 12:50
Planning granted to extend the operational lifespan of a solar farm in Roscommon
E.E.P.V 11 Limited had sought to extend the lifespan of the solar farm at Rathleg in Castlerea from 30 years to 40 years.
Dec 12, 2023 11:18
Victims of Leitrim tornado urged to apply for Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
Clean up and assessment works are entering their third day this morning.
Dec 12, 2023 09:10
New scheme introduced to tackle emergency works on defective apartments
It's estimated up to 100 thousand apartments across the country could be compromised.
Dec 12, 2023 08:59
Over half of people living pay cheque to pay cheque according to survey
Young adults are the most affected according to the survey
Dec 12, 2023 08:28
Emergency Services and Local Authority crews praised for work after Tornado in Leitrim
A number of people are spending their second night in alternative accommodation provided by Leitrim County Council, due to ongoing safety assessments of the damaged buildings.
Dec 11, 2023 16:29
Number of local animal welfare charities set to receive government funding
101 Animal Welfare charities are set to benefit nationally.
Dec 11, 2023 16:21
Taoiseach pledges financial support following devastating Leitrim tornado
Substantial damage has been caused to homes, businesses and public areas following Storm Fergus yesterday.
Dec 11, 2023 15:43
Group says lack of taxis is having negative impact on tourism and hospitality sector
They are calling on the Government to acknowledge and address what they say is extreme shortage of taxis in cities, towns and rural areas.
Dec 11, 2023 13:03
Taoiseach arrives in Leitrim Village as clean up operation continues
An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has arrived in the village by helicopter to meet with residents, local representatives and first responders.
Dec 11, 2023 12:50
Planning permission sought for new energy development in Roscommon
Arigna LDES have applied to Roscommon County Council to install 56 battery containers and medium voltage power stations at Tawlaght, Lough Allen.
Dec 11, 2023 10:44Shannonside Newsletter
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