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Concern over future of one remaining Longford palliative care bed
New plans suggest Longford families will need to travel to a new unit under development in Tullamore.
Sep 17, 2021 13:44
Permission granted for extension of Longford solar farm
The development was granted with 15 conditions attached to the project.
Sep 17, 2021 13:22
Plan lodged to increase height of Roscommon transmission mast
Plans are due to be decided on in November.
Sep 17, 2021 11:46
Gardaí call for witnesses following fatal Meath crash
Sep 17, 2021 09:19
New bus stops to be provided in South Roscommon
It's hoped at least one shelter will be constructed before the end of the year.
Sep 17, 2021 09:10
Boyle and Longford LEAs record almost double national Covid rate
Athlone in Westmeath has the country's lowest rate this week.
Sep 17, 2021 08:25
Teaching union says it's too soon to change Covid testing rules for children
10,000 children are currently out of school due to being close contacts.
Sep 17, 2021 07:21
Figures show over 300 Covid deaths across the region since pandemic began
A further 1,413 people have tested positive for Covid-19 today.
Sep 16, 2021 17:52
Longford FF TD happy with party leadership
Colleagues of Deputy MacSharry have not been particularly critical of his decision to resign from the party
Sep 16, 2021 17:32
Accommodation shortages causing college drop outs says local student
A lack of time to secure accommodation and the grade inflation in the CAO system has led to many students suffering severe stress.
Sep 16, 2021 17:28
New housing development approved for Athlone
62 residential units will be constructed in Clonbrusk Athlone.
Sep 16, 2021 17:18
Fitzmaurice claims he won't contest next Election unless more rural TDs join forces
The east Galway native is worried rural Ireland will have less of a voice in the next Dail.
Sep 16, 2021 14:04
Athlone nursing home staff praised following HIQA inspection
Residents of the nursing home praised the efforts of staff to inspectors.
Sep 16, 2021 13:50
Leitrim FF Councillor claims MacSharry given no choice but to resign
Paddy O'Rourke was a running mate of the Sligo man in the 2016 General Election.
Sep 16, 2021 13:19Shannonside Newsletter
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