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Flood relief scheme in Athlone should be completed shortly
The Shannon Flood Risk State Agency Co-ordination Working Group was established in 2016 to enhance ongoing co-operation across all of the State Agencies involved with the River Shannon
Mar 25, 2021 18:35
Leitrim Gardaí seize substantial amount of drugs following roadside checkpoint
The vehicle of a man in his 30s was searched following positive readings of cocaine and cannabis from a roadside drugs test.
Mar 25, 2021 18:21
LARCC cancer support services are still available online
The Westmeath based LARCC Cancer Support Service has moved many services online since the Covid pandemic began but say they realise that people need support more than ever
Mar 25, 2021 17:27
Cavan man remanded in custody after car chase in Longford town
A man appeared in court in Mullingar today on a number of charges related to a lengthy car chase with Gardai on Monday afternoon of this week
Mar 25, 2021 17:09
Local FG politicians join calls for clearer Covid road map
The Chairman of the Mid Leinster Regional Health Forum Councillor Padraig Brady and Longford Fine Gael Senator Micheal Carrigy have added their voices to calls on the government for clarity on plans for easing restrictions and vaccine roll out
Mar 25, 2021 16:49
Carrick businessman says dietary concerns have no place in planning process
Concerns about obesity and fast food outlets in close proximity to schools have led to some people in Carrick-on-Shannon objecting to new McDonalds planned for the town
Mar 25, 2021 13:24
Man accused of dangerous driving in Longford appears in court
The Cavan man was charged with multiple counts of dangerous driving followed an incident in Longford earlier this week.
Mar 25, 2021 11:48
Knock Airport to resume flights to two key routes
The services were lost a year ago when Flybe ceased trading
Mar 25, 2021 11:00
EU and UK seek to avoid vaccine showdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says restricting exports would be counter-productive.
Mar 25, 2021 08:41
Closure date for Bank of Ireland in Elphin
It's understood customers accounts will be moved to Carrick on Shannon
Mar 25, 2021 08:20
Man to appear in court following Longford car chase
The car crashed into a call just outside Longford Women's Link
Mar 25, 2021 08:11
18 deaths and 683 new cases of Covid-19 identified nationally today
Following yesterday's report of no local cases, there have been five or less new cases of the virus reported in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon today.
Mar 24, 2021 18:10
Longford locals urged to take ownership of Royal Canal Greenway
It's hoped that local firms and entrepreneurs will be able to the most of the €12m investment in the 130Km trail
Mar 24, 2021 18:04
Five walk-in Covid test centres to open tomorrow
The centres will be open in areas where they has bene high incidence rates of the virus
Mar 24, 2021 17:47Shannonside Newsletter
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