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Local Gardaí arrest motorist over multiple road safety violations
Once stopped, Gardaí found that the driver had been disqualified from driving for 15 years and they also subsequently tested positive for cocaine.
Oct 25, 2023 16:23
Local Council wins prestigious work place safety award
The Council was also recognised as a Consistent High Achiever at the awards.
Oct 25, 2023 16:06
Over 250 motorcycles licensed in the region this year
The data from the CSO shows that Cavan has the highest amount of motorcycles licensed locally in 2023.
Oct 25, 2023 14:00
Ballaghadereen Library not due to reopen until late 2024
A temporary library is to be opened in the town as the original library has now been closed for a number of years for essential works.
Oct 25, 2023 12:47
Longford records high number of Community Service Orders
The figures, published in the Probation Services Annual Report, show that Carlow and Kilkenny had the highest number of such orders with Clare and Longford not far behind.
Oct 25, 2023 11:12
Tusla threaten further strike action over evaluation scheme
Admin and clerical staff at the child and family agency are starting a work-to-rule action today in a dispute over a job evaluation scheme.
Oct 25, 2023 09:28
Government row brewing over Ukrainian accommodation
Plans brought to cabinet by Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman yesterday, would see housing provided for Ukrainian refugees for only three months.
Oct 25, 2023 09:18
Local FF Councillor won't contest local elections
In a statement released this week, Councillor Murphy described how his wife has been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease and that his priority is now to take care of his family and raise awareness of the condition.
Oct 25, 2023 07:24
Nearly 9,000 people across the region availing of the Rent Tax Credit
The Rent Tax Credit, first introduced by the Finance Act 2022, was claimed by 7,268 PAYE taxpayers in the region that year while 1,729 have claimed it so far this year.
Oct 24, 2023 16:55
Longford Green Party Rep elected to National Executive Committee
The Green Party rep says she plans to work on a more environmentally conscious and inclusive future for rural Ireland.
Oct 24, 2023 16:52
LGBTQ+ Community react to Sligo murderer sentencing
The double murderer had targeted men through a popular LGBTQ+ dating app.
Oct 24, 2023 15:53
Man arrested over Longford town assault
A man in his early 20s received serious injuries in the incident and was brought to the Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar for treatment.
Oct 24, 2023 13:14
Health services dealing with a larger population compared to 6 years ago
Services in the region such as emergency departments, inpatient admissions and various therapies are reporting either major overcrowding or long waiting lists.
Oct 24, 2023 13:04
Former local Garda Station on the market
The decommissioned station in Ardagh is being sold by Sherry Fitzgerald Quinn by online auction next month.
Oct 24, 2023 11:15Shannonside Newsletter
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