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Car and documents seized as part of Longford CAB searches
This searche is a follow up to a major CAB operation that took place last July, also in Longford
Mar 16, 2021 12:28
Man charged with alleged social welfare fraud in Longford
The man was charged in connection with an investigation that began last year following CAB raids on several properties.
Mar 16, 2021 08:11
Major Garda policing plan to be put in place for March 17th protests
People are being urged to celebrate St Patrick's day at home, and not to meet up for 'cans'.
Mar 16, 2021 07:59
Planning approved for Ballymahon's former convent
The well-known building will be developed into a new community centre to provide multiple services in the south-Longford area.
Mar 16, 2021 07:51
575 new cases of Covid-19 and no new deaths announced today
For the second day in a row, the nation has recorded no new deaths related to Covid-19, while Longford has once again moved to the top of the country's incidence rate with over double the national average.
Mar 15, 2021 18:05
Disappointment as few landowners engage with Athlone/Galway Greenway consultation
While over 10,000 submissions were received over the course of the public consultation on the major Greenway project, just a small proportion of them were from landowners along the perspective routes.
Mar 15, 2021 17:37Local Gardai call for re-evaluation of their place on vaccine roadmap
Gardai in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are raising concerns over the risk they'll pose to spreading Covid-19 to their families and the wider public should the HSE not re-evaluate their place on the vaccine lists.
Mar 15, 2021 17:20
Longford poet and performer earns rave reviews after TV appearance
The Longford woman and her best friend caused a Twitter meltdown with their brilliant interview
Mar 15, 2021 14:38
Controversial plans for 'destination centre' in Carrick-on-Shannon scrapped
Over 10,000 signatures had been signed by locals who were opposed to the project which was first mooted last July
Mar 15, 2021 14:11
CSO reveals local county has lowest proportion of people staying within 10KM
People in Roscommon are straying farthest from their homes according to data collected by Three and analysed by the CSO
Mar 15, 2021 13:57
Over 60 confirmed or suspected cases of Covid-19 in local hospitals
New figures from the Department of Health show that 12 people are receiving treatment for Covid-19 in critical care units across the region.
Mar 15, 2021 13:54
New 50-bed unit at Portiuncula hospital moves step closer
It's hoped that building works will begin later this year with the project costing approximately €15m
Mar 15, 2021 13:28
Local GP urges public not to lose faith in vaccines
30,000 people won’t receive the injection this week after it was temporarily deferred over concerns about blood clots.
Mar 15, 2021 13:13
Boyle joy as Cartoon Saloon nominated for another Oscar
The most famous awards in moviemaking will be announced in April and there is local interest yet again for people in north Roscommon.
Mar 15, 2021 13:04Shannonside Newsletter
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