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Funeral of former local TD taking place this morning
Tributes continue to pour in for the Longford man led by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and numerous former party and Government leaders.
Nov 16, 2023 08:35
'Check on your neighbours' urges local Councillor following three day power outage
Several hundred people in Longford and Roscommon remain without power this evening, with ESB crews set to restore remaining supplies within the next number of hours.
Nov 15, 2023 18:08
Local family to appear on Ireland's Fittest Family this Sunday evening
The McNamara family from Ballinameen are coached by Horse Racing legend Nina Carberry.
Nov 15, 2023 16:37
Local customers on ESB priority list criticise their response to power outages
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning, Longford Man Jim, described how his wife, who requires oxygen support, felt abandoned as they went without power for two days.
Nov 15, 2023 13:13
Local farmer believes more supports needed for young farmers starting out
Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice made comments at last weeks Oireachtas Agriculture Committee meeting that a negative image of agriculture is being portrayed in the media and in schools.
Nov 15, 2023 13:04
Local therapist says more vigilance needed regarding children's phone use
A recent UK study has also found that early access to sexually explicit content is causing changes in young people's behaviour.
Nov 15, 2023 12:59
Roscommon Gardaí arrest motorist following drug driving detection
He was arrested and the car seized, with a court date to follow.
Nov 15, 2023 12:07
Hundreds of Shannonside homes still without power this morning
ESB crews are still working to restore electricity to homes and businesses this morning.
Nov 15, 2023 09:25
Planning approved for local telecommunications mast
Emerald Towers Limited were awarded planning permission for the lattice tower together with broadcast equipment and security fencing.
Nov 15, 2023 09:19
Hundreds in the Shannonside region still remain without power this evening
ESB crews are working to restore electricity to homes and businesses this evening.
Nov 14, 2023 17:15
Local councillor says education is needed to tackle waste issues
The EPA says the 'general waste' bin is overused by some homes and businesses.
Nov 14, 2023 17:12
New local national centre for electric vehicle skills gets green light
€200,000 was allocated in the budget to establish the office which will temporarily be based in the head office of LWETB in Marlinstown.
Nov 14, 2023 15:49
More vacant teaching positions expected across the Shannonside region
Nationally there are over 800 teacher vacancies as we head towards the end of the first half of the school year.
Nov 14, 2023 13:27
Locals warning that flood-affected turlough is set to reach record levels
Flooding at Lough Funshinagh has already led to destruction of homes and farmland in the area in recent years.
Nov 14, 2023 13:19Shannonside Newsletter
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