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Tarmonbarry to host special Halloween celebrations this Bank Holiday
Among the activities will be a real Witch Hunt, Donkey Racing, face-painting and face-pulling, a bouncy castle and many other traditional Halloween games and traditions.
Oct 22, 2023 12:07
Rally to take place in Longford in solidarity with people of Gaza
According to the organisers, the aim of the planned rally is to advocate for the end of the siege of Gaza.
Oct 22, 2023 09:13
Two people have died as Storm Babet floods Scotland
A third person lost their life in floods in Shropshire in Britain... and passengers had to be evacuated from a plane after it came off a runway at Leeds Bradford Airport.
Oct 22, 2023 08:16
Thousands of local students took part in Jersey Day 2023
According to the local representatives, an appropriate intervention from Government on this matter is "overdue."
Oct 21, 2023 13:07
Vintage car run to take place to raise funds for local man struck by cancer
Father of five, Johnny Maguire, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of head and neck cancer in July.
Oct 21, 2023 11:12
Local senator calls for increased staffing in a Roscommon school
At an Oireachtas meeting, Senator Eugene Murphy outlined the staffing crisis at Keadue National School.
Oct 21, 2023 09:11
New research shows evidence of human activity changing the Irish climate
A study carried out by Maynooth University's ICARUS Climate Research Centre has found locations in the east and midlands of the country show the greatest rate of warming in annual temperature.
Oct 21, 2023 08:23
Bord na Móna to seek permission for rentention of wind monitoring mast in Longford
The mast measures 100 metres in height and is located at Lough Bannow Bog in Derrynaskea.
Oct 20, 2023 16:33
Esker House receives vital funding for new training programmes
Esker House in Athlone operates the region's only 24 hour support line for victims of Domestic Abuse.
Oct 20, 2023 16:18
Irish celebrity found not guilty of defilement of a child
The man, who is now in his 40s, had denied the allegations.
Oct 20, 2023 15:19
Leitrim woman handed 15 year driving ban following Longford collision
In beginning his sentencing this morning, Judge Keelan Johnston described witness accounts of the accused's car driving erratically and swerving into oncoming traffic, resulting in several near misses.
Oct 20, 2023 13:10
4 water supplies across the region listed as 'at risk' last year
The EPA’s Remedial Action List sets out "at-risk" supplies that require significant corrective action.
Oct 20, 2023 13:06
Local councillors call for a change when applying for social housing
Councillor Ross believes that somebody's income shouldn't be the sole reason why someone should be eligible for social housing.
Oct 20, 2023 12:57
Longford had 4th highest number of Community Service Orders last year
Just under 50 Community Services were issued per 100,000 residents in Longford last year.
Oct 20, 2023 11:47Shannonside Newsletter
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