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23 million euro in wages paid to Centre Parcs Longford staff last year
Two thirds of the staff in the Resort come from County Longford each day.
May 24, 2022 17:15
Leitrim Councillor calls for use of ash dieback timber as sustainable fuel
The timber could be harvested and used as environmentally friendly fuel
May 24, 2022 17:07
Works to begin on major St Patrick's Hospital upgrade within a year
The site of the new unit has been recently purchased by the HSE
May 24, 2022 16:09
Leitrim jobs announcement a major boost to region
A further 150 positions will also come on stream at the company's US office by 2024.
May 24, 2022 13:51
Local Gardaí call for armed support regulations to be reviewed
According to the GRA, morale in the force is at an all time low
May 24, 2022 13:31
Call for major government intervention in Lough Funshinagh flood works
A letter with four major requests has been submitted to OPW Minister Patrick O'Donavan.
May 24, 2022 13:22
Longford solicitor calls for better supports for people with mental health issues before the courts
The long-serving solicitor feels people working with those accused of crimes may require extra training.
May 24, 2022 12:38
Accommodation crisis forced local senator to sleep in car
Senator Murphy says he spent two nights at a petrol forecourt in his car.
May 24, 2022 10:52
Disruption at local hospitals due to medical scientist strike
The strike action gets underway this morning.
May 24, 2022 07:52
Leitrim firm to create 300 new jobs
125 people are currently employed by Cora Systems in Carrick-On-Shannon and in Bedford in the UK and Atlanta in the US.
May 24, 2022 07:14
New dominant Covid strains not linked to more severe symptoms
The BA5 variant now accounts for more than a third of cases in Portugal.
May 23, 2022 18:31
Hospitality industry facing growing staff crisis unless action taken-Roscommon Chef
The situation will continue to worsen if drastic action is not taken says the Roscommon Chef
May 23, 2022 17:52
Champion boxer Lisa O'Rourke to be granted Freedom of Roscommon
The newly crowned world champion boxer returned home on Saturday to a hero's welcome.
May 23, 2022 17:13
Leitrim Gardaí call for witnesses following playground vandalism
Spray paint and markers were used to graffiti the equipment
May 23, 2022 13:39Shannonside Newsletter
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