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Permanent TSB announces significant changes to Roscommon branch services
Anger is being expressed at the move which comes as communities come to terms with the loss of Bank of Ireland branches announced earlier this month
Mar 24, 2021 17:33
Local Green Party representative urges farmers not to fear Climate Change Bill
Farmers are worried that the national herd will be affected as part of government plans to become more eco-friendly
Mar 24, 2021 17:13
Man arrested following dangerous driving incident in Longford
The incident occurred just after 4pm on Monday with many locals left shocked after the incident in the busy housing estate
Mar 24, 2021 16:53
Regional rents continue to grow despite Covid-19 pandemic
Each county in the Shannonside Northern Sound Region have registered a jump in average rents despite a year of financial issues for many tenants due to the economic effects of the ongoing pandemic.
Mar 24, 2021 13:40
Fears Granard to be left without ATM when BOI closes branch later this year
Although the local Post Office will be providing financial services, locals have highlighted concerns over where they can access cash outside of regular business hours.
Mar 24, 2021 13:31
Minister hopes Royal Canal Greenway will transform economic life of region
The Greenway is the longest in Ireland and links Kildare to Longford on a 130KM path
Mar 24, 2021 13:28
Roscommon food business owner concerned at lack of clarity on Covid plans
Food operators are still awaiting some advice from the government about their summer plans for indoor or outdoor dining.
Mar 24, 2021 13:17
Ryanair expects Republic holidaymakers to use Belfast airport this summer
The EU is still trying to finalise its plan for a digital green cert which would allow people travel freely once they show certain covid conditions have been met.
Mar 24, 2021 13:13
Local women with political aspirations urged to join SHE project
There is a growing campaign to encourage more women to examine if they can contribute to Irish political life
Mar 24, 2021 13:02
Government examines allowing low risk outdoor activities
There's been renewed question-marks over construction opening amid rising cases over the past few days
Mar 24, 2021 08:44
Royal Canal Greenway officially launched
It features 90 bridges, 33 locks, 17 harbours and four aqueducts
Mar 24, 2021 07:48
Drop in unemployment levels in Shannonside region
It's a drop of over 350 people when compared to this point last year
Mar 24, 2021 07:24
24 deaths and 371 new Covid cases announced nationwide- none locally
Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim recorded no new cases of the virus today, while Longford is still reporting the nation's second highest infection rate.
Mar 23, 2021 18:07
Local TD urges Finance Minister to intervene over mortgage protection confusion
Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin is appealing to Pascal Donohoe to try and help future homeowners affected by the mortgage protection issue
Mar 23, 2021 17:29Shannonside Newsletter
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