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US Airforce plane says hello to Longford as pilot admits he's a native
A lot of people spotting the huge plane over the skies in Longford yesterday would have had no idea the pilot wanted to say hello to his native county
May 19, 2021 08:51
Re-opening progress sees 350 people come off PUP in local counties
The re-opening of many non essential retail outlets and services has seen 350 people across Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim ending their PUP payments in the last week
May 19, 2021 07:50
Plans to tackle investment funds influence on housing are announced
There are concerns the plans announced by the government last night to try to prevent investment funds buying up large tracts of housing wont make any real difference to the housing crisis
May 19, 2021 07:41
Well known college campus in Athlone advertised for sale
Part of the property is currently home to a language school.
May 18, 2021 18:19
358 new cases of Covid-19 recorded nationwide
The number of deaths and the county by county breakdown is still unavailable from the HSE due to the ongoing fallout from last week's cyber attack.
May 18, 2021 17:42
Local businesses hopeful over pedestrianisation proposals for Carrick-on-shannon
Leitrim County Council is urging people to have their say from today on the online survey.
May 18, 2021 17:25
Local hospital A&Es continue to deal with cyber attack fallout
HSE computer systems remain compromised and are not in use as tech experts work to resolve the situation.
May 18, 2021 17:13
Longford Councillor defends work of local reps as criticisms mount over pay increase
Councillor Warnock highlighted that many representatives carry out their complete council duties while also maintaining a separate full-time job.
May 18, 2021 17:06
Court hears details of how mother took lives of her three children
A mother accused of killing her three young children claims she was suffering from a mental disorder at the time and has pleaded NOT guilty by reason of insanity
May 18, 2021 14:39
People aged 45 to 49 can register for vaccine from tomorrow
The vaccine rollout is gaining momentum across the country
May 18, 2021 14:11
C&D Foods places multi-million euro contract with Donegal packaging firm
C&D Foods has been a major employer in Longford since it was first established by the late Albert Reynolds in 1969.
May 18, 2021 13:28
Appeal for volunteers for charity shops in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Leitrim Volunteer Centre which was officially launched online this morning aims to match people who want to volunteer with suitable opportunities in their local areas
May 18, 2021 13:16
2,300 parking fines issued to Shannonside Northern Sound motorists during pandemic
No fines for motorists in Leitrim and Roscommon due to council initiatives on free parking.
May 18, 2021 13:13
Councillor pay is not a living wage according to long serving local representative
All county councillors will get an €8,000 a year pay rise from July 1.
May 18, 2021 13:00Shannonside Newsletter
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