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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 07:59
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 14:37Shannonside Newsletter
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