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€20,000 worth of fines issued by Garda over Carrick-on-Shannon funerals
Several large scale funerals in the area resulted in a significant expenditure of garda resources, according to a senior Garda.
Mar 29, 2021 13:54
Garda Commissioner feels locating north-west HQ in Donegal will not affect local policing
The new Garda HQ for Sligo-Leitrim-Donegal will be based in Letterkenny which has upset many people who feel that it is too far away from areas of Leitrim.
Mar 29, 2021 12:30
Stolen Cork tractor turns up days later 400 km away in Leitrim
An investigation was launched on last Wednesday in Cork when the vintage tractor was taken from a shed in Schull
Mar 29, 2021 11:14
Driver tests positive for drugs after travelling at 181 km an hour in Roscommon
A number of garda checkpoints were set up across the country on last Friday as part of National Slowdown Day
Mar 29, 2021 10:37
Fines issued after protests planned at Cavan church
There has been controversy for some months over the fact that Fr Hughes has continued to say mass at the church in Cavan with people in attendance despite the Covid regulations
Mar 29, 2021 08:16
OPW Minister says planning objections delaying flood relief schemes
The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-Ordination Working Group met in recent days to discuss progress on a number of schemes around the country
Mar 29, 2021 08:02
NPHET meeting today to discuss limited easing of Covid restrictions
There's a lot of speculation that any easing of restrictions recommended by members of the National Public Health Emergency Team will be very limited
Mar 29, 2021 07:50
Plan to encourage people to work and live in rural Ireland launching today
The government is launching a plan that will involve examining if financial incentives can be made available to encourage people to relocate from cities and work from home in rural areas
Mar 29, 2021 07:41
ESB outage for one thousand homes in North Roscommon
Mar 28, 2021 14:13
Towpath along the 44th level at Killashee in Longford closes for two weeks
The towpath along The Royal Canal closes for two weeks starting tomorrow.
Mar 28, 2021 12:18
Athlone River Awareness training underway for Gardai and Fire Brigade crews
Training underway to assist people who get into difficulty in the river Shannon.
Mar 28, 2021 09:43
Funding allocated for Old Tuam Road in south Roscommon
Additional funding of 30,000 euro is to be spent on the improvement of the Old Tuam Road.
Mar 28, 2021 08:22
Health Minister asks the HSE to suspend vaccinations at the Beacon Hospital
The news comes after It emerged the Beacon Hospital's chief executive personally phoned his children's private school to offer Covid-19 vaccines to staff.
Mar 27, 2021 14:21
Organ Donor Awareness Week 2021 begins today
The Irish Kidney Association is asking people to let their families know their wishes on organ donation.
Mar 27, 2021 12:17Shannonside Newsletter
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