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Calls for Ballinamore garda station to operate 24/7
Commissioner Drew Harris is to address a meeting of the county's JPC next week
Mar 23, 2021 07:58
Garda injured following high speed chase in Longford town
The incident occurred in a busy residential area of Longford town this afternoon.
Mar 22, 2021 20:59
Low Covid numbers locally as Longford's incidence rate drops again
The 14-day incidence rate is 157 cases per 100,000 people while the 5-day moving average of new cases is 580.
Mar 22, 2021 18:36
Discovery of body in Carrick-on-Shannon not being investigated as suspicious
The body of the man in his 20s was discovered just after 8am causing a huge shock in the town.
Mar 22, 2021 18:08
Lough Funshinagh residents hopeful after discussion with European experts
Residents are hopeful that a recent meeting with European experts will help progress plans to reduce rising water levels in south Roscommon
Mar 22, 2021 17:22
Roscommon vaccine centre to have delivered 300 jabs on opening day
A vaccine centre for Roscommon has opened today at the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon town
Mar 22, 2021 16:46
Post mortem to take place on body found in Carrick-on-Shannon
The body of the young man was discovered inside the chapel just after 8am after the alarm was raised by gardai and local workmen
Mar 22, 2021 14:37
UPDATE: Body discovered at chapel in Carrick-on-Shannon
The body was discovered after 10am this monring at the very popular chapel in Carrick-on-Shannon
Mar 22, 2021 13:27
Local TD dismisses claims Government vaccination strategy a failure.
While critical of the current vaccine rollout and restriction management, Deputy Joe Flaherty denies the government's plan has been a failure.
Mar 22, 2021 13:26
Half a million euro for Roscommon heritage and walking trail
It is hoped that future works on the Mote Forest Park Outdoor Recreation Trail will help create a regional interconnected series of trails and cycleways that will work as a major tourism draw post-pandemic.
Mar 22, 2021 13:04
Over 1200 fines issued locally for breaches of Covid
Gardai say they continue to find groups gathering at house parties, outdoor drinking, and exercising.
Mar 22, 2021 12:44
Roscommon doctor advising people to take whatever Covid jab they can get
The vaccine rollout was stalled earlier this month after data emerged regarding possible complications involving blood clots in some patients who received the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Mar 22, 2021 12:31
Cavan priest fined €500 for celebrating mass
He said he "will exercise his constitutional right even though people are complaining".
Mar 22, 2021 11:17
Funding boost for outdoor amenities in Roscommon and Leitrim
14 projects across the country are to benefit from a total of €6m in funding, including projects in Roscommon and Leitrim
Mar 22, 2021 11:04Shannonside Newsletter
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