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Ashling Murphy's family pay tribute to her following trial verdict
Trial judge Mr. Justice Tony Hunt said he agreed with the verdict, and told the jury there was "evil in this room."
Nov 9, 2023 17:12
Ban on sale of vaping products to under 18s welcomed locally
The new law is set to come into effect before the Dáil's summer recess in mid-July next year.
Nov 9, 2023 16:37
IFA president welcomes funding for flooded Shannon Callows land
Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue announced yesterday that €800,000 will be made available to farmers with this scheme.
Nov 9, 2023 16:36
Man found guilty of the murder of school teacher Ashling Murphy
Friends and family of Ashling Murphy applauded as the jury was dismissed.
Nov 9, 2023 14:46
Planning permission sought for extension works at Connolly Barracks
The prominent facility lies at the top of Longford Town, with the LWETB previously expanding their operations onto the site.
Nov 9, 2023 13:44
Non-church weddings increase in popularity across the country
According to last year's statistics from the CSO, 13,797 couples chose to marry in other locations, while just over 9000 were married in the Catholic Church.
Nov 9, 2023 13:35
200 drivers found to be under the influence for the first half of 2023
The figures released by the CSO covers the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim areas.
Nov 9, 2023 12:52
Minister gives backing to local centre for apprenticeships
The Galway Roscommon Education and Training Board has already submitted a proposal to SOLAS, the national agency over education and training.
Nov 9, 2023 12:07
Hospitals facing overcrowding across the region today
Sligo University Hospital and the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar are among the busiest facilities in the country.
Nov 9, 2023 10:56
Hopes GP shortage may end as record numbers apply to train as family doctors
There are currently 2 thousand fewer GP's than the country needs.
Nov 9, 2023 08:40
Father & daughter sentenced for manslaughter of Limerick man in US
Jason Corbett was beaten to death by Molly and Tom Martens at his US home in 2015.
Nov 9, 2023 08:14
Local apprenticeship centre to tackle major tradesperson shortage-Senator
The GRETB has already submitted a proposal to SOLAS for a two and half acre site in the heart of Roscommon town.
Nov 9, 2023 07:54
Home owners urged to be on their guard following recent burglaries
Fine Gael Councillor Liam Callaghan believes recent break-ins in the Tulsk, Ballinagare and Frenchpark areas have been carried out by criminals targeting vacant properties.
Nov 8, 2023 17:18
Longford County Council will share advice on skatepark planning
This week saw Roscommon County Council seek Part 8 planning permission for the creation of two public parks, both including skating infrastructure.
Nov 8, 2023 17:14Shannonside Newsletter
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