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539 new Covid-19 cases and 1 death recorded today
Offaly remains the county with the highest current level of virus transmission.
Mar 29, 2021 17:52
'Scant regard for public health' - Garda Chief hits out at Carrick funeral attendees
The most senior Garda in the north-west revealed the extent of the Garda operation to manage a large traveller funeral in Carrick-on-Shannon last month
Mar 29, 2021 17:43
Strong recovery forecast for Shannonside regional economy this year
According to the Business group, many people across the region and country will spend strongly once the country begins to re-open.
Mar 29, 2021 17:21
Civil servants will need to take action if 'Our Rural Future' is to succeed
The plan includes introducing legislation to provide employees with the right to request remote work
Mar 29, 2021 17:19
Broadband survey work to begin in Leitrim later this year
People can see where they are at on the plan through the website, www.nbi.ie by keying in their Eircode.
Mar 29, 2021 17:07
Leitrim woman unrepentant over travelling to mass in Cavan
Gardai had a strong presence in the Mullahoran area of Cavan yesterday as a result of the ongoing controversy involving Fr PJ Hughes who is refusing to abide by Covid regulations in keeping mass an online event only
Mar 29, 2021 14:28
Almost €7 million for Active Travels in Shannonside region
Minister Eamon Ryan says developing high quality walking and cycling facilities will encourage more people to switch to active travel and will contribute to tackling climate change
Mar 29, 2021 14:08
€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 07:50Shannonside Newsletter
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