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Local campaigner welcomes new SMA detection for newborns
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly yesterday confirmed the heel prick test offered to parents of newborns will screen for SMA starting next year.
Nov 28, 2023 17:23
Local Carrick on Shannon man named Leitrim Family carer of the year
Andy Neenan from Carrick-On-Shannon was recently named The Netwatch Leitrim Family Carer of the Year.
Nov 28, 2023 17:13
Documentary highlights difficulties faced by young Travellers
The documentary, 'Patrick: A Young Traveller Lost', which was produced by Cavan man Alan Bradley, aired last night on RTÉ One.
Nov 28, 2023 17:13
Multiple road signs in County Roscommon damaged
Areas such as Creggs, Castlecoote, and Ballintober have seen road signs damaged over the past couple of nights.
Nov 28, 2023 15:50
Councillor defends local concerns over North Leitrim Refugee accommodation
Garda in Leitrim have confirmed that they are carrying out inquiries into reports of public roads being blocked as part of the demonstration.
Nov 28, 2023 14:55
Planning approved for major wind energy development in Roscommon
The plans show the turbines as having a hub height of 99 metres and a blade tip height of 180 metres, with the infrastructure scattered across the townlands of Turrock, Gortaphuill,Cronin, Milltown, Feacle and Tawnagh.
Nov 28, 2023 13:33
Government to discuss use of force by Gardaí in Public Order incidents
It's understood Helen McEntee also wants the review to look at the role of social media and the changing environment post Covid.
Nov 28, 2023 10:03
Calls for dedicated leave for those undergoing miscarriage or fertility treatment
The proposals by the Labour Party are due to be discussed in the Seanad tomorrow.
Nov 28, 2023 09:30
Further alterations sought for Roscommon Wind Turbines
The newest application from Peter Gillooly plans for two bespoke Enercon turbines at Derrane & Roxborough.
Nov 28, 2023 09:17
Local Senator appointed secretary of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party
The local Postmaster has taken over the role from Deputy Alan Dillon, who himself has been appointed chair of the party.
Nov 27, 2023 17:20
Planning refused for proposed new housing in Roscommon
The houses would have been part of an ongoing development by Glenman Corporation Ltd.
Nov 27, 2023 17:17
Decrease in use of local emergency accommodation last month
It comes as the Monthly Homeless Report for October was released last week.
Nov 27, 2023 14:48
Group calls for solidarity with refugees in Leitrim
It comes following reports of protests at refugee accommodation in the county.
Nov 27, 2023 13:58
Increase in public order offences across the region last year
Violent disorder, intoxication in a public place, assault with intention to cause bodily harm and trespass are some of the offences that fall in the category of public order.
Nov 27, 2023 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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