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Famine Museum architect praises Strokestown businessman for preserving archive
The archive was discovered after Jim Callery bought the property in the late 1970s.
Aug 3, 2021 17:06
Shannonside Minister hopeful advice relating to communions can change in coming weeks
Bishops of Elphin, Clogher, Meath, Raphoe, and Waterford and Lismore have all stated that scheduled ceremonies would proceed in line with public health regulations
Aug 3, 2021 17:00
Two local parishes to have fewer priests due to lack of vocations - Bishop
The drop in the number of vocations has bene highlighted again by Bishop Francis Duffy
Aug 3, 2021 16:52
Five arrested in Longford following international money laundering investigation
Gardaí have warned that even if money mules are not involved in the crimes which generate the money, they are acting illegally by laundering the proceeds of crime.
Aug 3, 2021 14:46
Local planners refuse major expansion to Longford housing estate
Concerns have been raised about the lack of amenities or green spaces in the existing estate.
Aug 3, 2021 13:55
New Strokestown Famine Museum expected to be ready for summer 2022
The attraction is currently closed as works get underway as sport of the €5m investment.
Aug 3, 2021 13:41
Ballygar GP praises local youth following strong turnout at walk-in vaccine centres
Up to 30,000 people across the country received their first Pfizer vaccine over the weekend in the walk in centres
Aug 3, 2021 13:39
Over 3,000 Covid-19 vaccines administered at regional walk in centres over weekend
The walk-in centres were mainly attended by young adults, with close to 30,000 first doses said to have been administered nationwide over the weekend.
Aug 3, 2021 13:28
Council to progress plans for heritage path linking Aughnacliffe attractions
The Part 8 Planning Application was approved at the July meeting of Granard M.D.
Aug 3, 2021 11:17
Bishops announce plans to defy government health advice on communions and confirmations
The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, last week said he would be offering the sacraments to families willing to take part.
Aug 3, 2021 09:33
Average of 297 prisoners incarcerated in Castlerea Prison each day
According to the report, the prison is not recording serious incidents of overcrowding day to day.
Aug 3, 2021 08:58
Appeal for witnesses following fatal Westmeath traffic collision
Anyone with dash cam footage from the route yesterday morning is urged to get in touch with Gardaí.
Aug 3, 2021 08:11
New figures show major jump in cost of second hand cars nationwide
The shut down from the pandemic and the Suez Canal blockage earlier in the year are just two reasons being given for the major price increase.
Aug 3, 2021 07:42
Four out of five road deaths take place on rural roads - RSA
Aug 2, 2021 14:31Shannonside Newsletter
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