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Local needs highlighted ahead of tomorrows Budget 2023
Businesses, unions, support groups and members of the public have been telling Shannonside FM what they want to see in the budget.
Sep 26, 2022 13:17
Local project welcomes new CLAR community funding
The local funding is part of a 7 million euro announcement.
Aug 15, 2022 17:50
Local politicians clash over Government cost of living measures
Deputy Kerrane and Senator Carrigy clashed on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning.
Jul 1, 2022 13:12
Urgent financial support needed for childcare sector says local provider
Local providers say the rate of pay is not attracting new workers to fill the increasing gaps.
Jun 21, 2022 16:32
Local postmaster urges public to switch to post office services
The Granard Postmaster says the future of the service can be assured with the public's help.
Jun 1, 2022 18:04
Longford principal hopes Covid supports will remain in place
Measures were brought in to assist schools following the Pandemic.
May 18, 2022 18:04
Government urged to protect community festival sector
Local festivals and events are in danger of dying out according to one expert.
May 11, 2022 13:49
Longford autism advocate says young adults need more supports
A Longford autism advocate says she'd like to see more supports put in place for young autistic people
Apr 21, 2022 17:11
Christmas sees first rise in PUP applications in 6 months
The number of people on the payment locally has increased for the first time in months.
Jan 7, 2022 08:21
Covid pandemic cost Longford council €11 million last year
The Covid pandemic has been a costly times for government both locally and nationally
Sep 14, 2021 13:55
€465m spent on social welfare supports locally last year
Almost €100m was spent on social supports in Roscommon alone.
Aug 9, 2021 16:29
Factory workers across the region need more protection according to senior union rep
Concerns have been raised that supports for factory workers are not sufficient and are resulting in employees feeling pressured to work even while infected with Covid-19.
Mar 23, 2021 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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