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Longford Councillor feels efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour will need time
A garda suffered a serious hand injury and the diver of the car remains in hospital follwing the incident on Monday afternoon
Mar 23, 2021 16:54
Drugs worth almost €50,000 discovered in Athlone
The drugs were discovered with thanks to detector dog Bailey at the Mail Centre in the town
Mar 23, 2021 16:36
HSE announces when it expects cancer services to return
It's hoped that most health services will be back in full operation once there are no major pandemic-related delays
Mar 23, 2021 16:08
Trial date for man charged with Castlerea Garda's murder confirmed
The trial is expected to take at least five weeks to complete and the case has been described as 'complex'
Mar 23, 2021 13:52
Regional vaccine rollout centres and staff praised by locals
Vaccine centres and GP offices across the region are being praised for their efficiency, set up and the kindness of the staff administering the jab
Mar 23, 2021 13:26
Gardai praised for quick reaction to Longford high-speed chase in
A Gardai was injured in the incident which occurred around 4pm on Monday afternoon in Longford town.
Mar 23, 2021 13:19
Factory workers across the region need more protection according to senior union rep
Concerns have been raised that supports for factory workers are not sufficient and are resulting in employees feeling pressured to work even while infected with Covid-19.
Mar 23, 2021 13:12
Record number of racism complaints in 2020
Social media is being seen as a key factor in the rising number of incidents of racism being reported
Mar 23, 2021 13:08
Forestry companies called on to clean illegal dumping at plantations
There are more and more reports of illegal duping in forests and the responsibility for clearing it is sometimes unclear
Mar 23, 2021 12:53
Six classes at Longford school sent home due to Covid outbreak
The decision comes as five cases of covid were confirmed in the primary school based in north Longford
Mar 23, 2021 11:56
Booking portal for Ireland's hotel quarantine system now online
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly hopes the system will act as a deterrent to people planning to come to Ireland
Mar 23, 2021 11:12
Green 'Keep It Clean' scheme launched in Longford
Areas across County Longford are being encouraged to do some litter picking to clean up ahead of the summer as part of a Council scheme.
Mar 23, 2021 10:54
Deputy CMO rules out regional easing of restrictions
Leitrim has been at the bottom of the Covid 19 case list for many weeks now
Mar 23, 2021 08:31
Man remains in hospital after Longford high speed chase
A Garda was also hospitalised in the incident.
Mar 23, 2021 07:59Shannonside Newsletter
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