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Tanaiste to look at stalled roads projects including Longford to Mullingar upgrade
The N4 Longford to Mullingar N4 upgrade is one of 8 major roads projects which have had funding suspended for this year by Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Feb 2, 2022 17:34
Longford Environmental Officer asks for farmers patience on waste burning issue
The ending of the exemption on burning agricultural waste has left farmers risking breaking the law if they want to clear their land of smaller trees and bushes
Feb 2, 2022 16:55
Noel Treacy remembered as hard working and dedicated politician
The 70year-old was a lifelong member of Fianna Fail.
Feb 2, 2022 13:55
Increase in pension age won't bring additional savings - Naughten
It's also recommending 'flexibility' to allow people with 40 years of contributions to receive the state pension at the age of 65.
Feb 2, 2022 13:42
Roscommon Gardai investigating multiple burglaries in recent days
Several homes were targetted by thieves last week in different locations in the county.
Feb 2, 2022 13:19
Carrick businessman left deeply frustrated by further delays to town's facelift
The Council has expressed its unhappiness at the quality of some of the works completed in the town.
Feb 2, 2022 13:02
Death announced of former TD Noel Treacy
The Galway-native was involved in politics from a young age.
Feb 2, 2022 11:00
Report recommends no increase to state pension age
The government has previously warned that by 2040 there will be difficulties in paying the pension to those eligible at 66.
Feb 2, 2022 08:19
Council expresses concern over quality of some of Carrick-on-Shannon street works
The project has been hit with several delays in the last two years.
Feb 2, 2022 07:25
Major power outage reported near Lanesboro
The outage was reported just before 6pm.
Feb 1, 2022 18:28
Hopes St. Brigid's Day holiday to rekindle local interest in ancient history
The new bank Holiday will take effect on the feast day from 2023 onward.
Feb 1, 2022 17:54
Department of Foreign Affairs party investigation labeled a whitewash
Criticisms have been raised over the in house investigation conducted by the department.
Feb 1, 2022 17:50
Boyle principal says opportunity is being missed to restructure Leaving Cert
There's a lot of disappointment that the Department of Education hasn't been able to suggest any substantial change to this years Leaving Cert exams
Feb 1, 2022 17:46
Longford St. Patrick's Day parade returns after two years
The last two parades were forced to cancel due to ongoing Covid restrictions at the time.
Feb 1, 2022 16:52Shannonside Newsletter
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