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Exhibition celebrating Leitrim's John McGahern launching this morning
The Leitrim author is regarded as one of the most important writers of the latter half of the twentieth century.
Apr 9, 2021 08:50
Virus levels continue to drop across Shannonside Northern Sound region
The reproductive number of Covid-19 is now estimated to be close to 1 after weeks of steady rise.
Apr 9, 2021 08:21
Continued unrest in Belfast overnight as water cannons deployed
Those involved in the disorder were warned by police to disperse immediately or the water cannon would be used - something that hasn't been done in six years in Northern Ireland.
Apr 9, 2021 08:14
Just a handful of new local Covid cases among 400 nationwide
The median age of those who died was 78 years and the age range was 62 - 89 years.
Apr 8, 2021 18:08
Dog owners warned after shocking Boyle poisoning death
A Boyle family is shocked and upset after their 4 year old spaniel died after picking up poisoned sausages on their own private land
Apr 8, 2021 17:53
Longford GP doesn't believe people should be worried about AZ vaccine
The European Medicines Agency this week has suggested that warnings around possible clots should be listed among the AZ vaccine side-effects
Apr 8, 2021 16:48
Funding found for two emergency classrooms at Ballinasloe special school
It's hoped that works can begin soon to allow the classrooms to be ready for the next school term in September
Apr 8, 2021 16:16
Calls to rejuvinate local rail infrastructure as part of new national review
With several major national lines running through the region, locals are calling for new services and improvements on current routes.
Apr 8, 2021 13:16
Over €500k taken in by local hospital car parking meters last year
The biggest amount of money earned by hospitals in the Shjannonside region was in Mullingar and Tullamore
Apr 8, 2021 13:03
Political leaders call for end to Belfast and Derry violence
The shocking scenes have seen damage and firebombs being used on an almost nightly basis for the last 8 days.
Apr 8, 2021 12:53
LISTEN: 'A truly great man and sportsman' - emotional tributes at Packie McGarty's funeral
The funeral mass for the former Leitrim footballer took place in Dublin this morning
Apr 8, 2021 12:29
€6m funding announced for road projects in south Longford
The funding was announced for projects across several towns and villages at a meeting of the Ballymahon M.D
Apr 8, 2021 11:10
Health Minister urged to progress plans for midlands palliative care investment
The midlands region is one of the last areas in the country that is not serviced by a specialist inpatient unit for those requiring hospice care.
Apr 8, 2021 08:45
Further violence erupts overnight in Northern Ireland
An emergency debate will be held at Stormont later in a bid to crack down on the recent violence which has erupted in loyalist parts of Northern Ireland.
Apr 8, 2021 07:51Shannonside Newsletter
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