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Local Councillors call for meeting with Transport Minister over N4 upgrade
There was frustration over the matter at yesterday's County Council meeting.
Jan 20, 2022 13:43
Longford Senator wants commitment from Department on new school build
The issue was raised in the Seanad earlier.
Jan 20, 2022 13:27
Granard ATM to be operational by end of month
Local residents and businesses had expressed concerns over how the lack of a dedicated ATM would damage trading in the town.
Jan 20, 2022 11:05
Bill proposing time off for miscarriage to be debated in Seanad today
Women who suffer a miscarriage early in their pregnancy are not presently entitled to any time off work
Jan 20, 2022 10:13
Longford council tenants warned against unauthorised alterations
The issue of the length of time it takes councils to turnaround property after it becomes empty is something which is coming increasingly under the spotlight as the housing crisis continues
Jan 20, 2022 08:51
Leitrim has highest uptake of Covid vaccinations locally
There continues to be a good uptake of Covid vaccinations across the country
Jan 20, 2022 07:54
Man charged with murder of Ashling Murphy
A large crowd gathered outside the courthouse.
Jan 19, 2022 21:24
Man charged in connection with murder of Ashling Murphy
The 31-year-old is due in court after 8pm.
Jan 19, 2022 19:38
'No desire' in Government to decriminalise drugs says local Minister
Studies of countries that have made the move show lower levels of overdoses and drug-related crime.
Jan 19, 2022 18:04
Local counties get funding of €100,000's under Creative Ireland programme
The funding allows individuals and groups to design and create events and projects in their area
Jan 19, 2022 17:54
Field down to 2 in contest for vacant Westmeath Council seat
While the field is now down to two people in the Westmeath council seat process, others who put their names forward say it hasn't put them off politics
Jan 19, 2022 16:56
Roscommon carers representative says government is ignoring vital role again in pandemic payment
The government has announced a one-off Bank Holiday for workers on the 18th of this March , and the payment of €1,000 tax free to front line health care workers
Jan 19, 2022 16:46
Frontline health workers to receive €1,000 bonus
Around 100,000 people will benefit at a cost to the state in the region of 100 million euro.
Jan 19, 2022 14:22
Local TD calls on Government to tackle derelict properties
There are over 22,000 registered derelict properties in the country.
Jan 19, 2022 13:54Shannonside Newsletter
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