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New bridge between Carrick-on-Shannon and Cootehall to go to tender in 2026
Up to 5 million euro will be spent on a replacement for Hartley Bridge.
Jan 1, 2026 12:53
Cold snap may bring frost, ice and snow to region this week
The worst of the icy conditions is expected across parts of north Connacht and Ulster, with snow likely on higher ground from tomorrow into Saturday.
Jan 1, 2026 11:40
Baby girl among first born at Portiuncula University Hospital in 2026
Baby Asqa Samad was born to parents Farzana and Afsal in the Galway hospital at 1.21 this morning.
Jan 1, 2026 11:24
Carrick-on-Shannon's flood-defence scheme to go to planning in 2026
The project has been worked on for several years, after the town was badly affected by flooding in 2009 and 2015.
Jan 1, 2026 09:13
Almost 400 new speed camera safety zones to come into effect from today
They will operate in speed enforcement zones, areas that have a history of speed-related collisions, in an effort to take a 'proactive approach' in reducing road fatalities.
Jan 1, 2026 08:33
€33,000 worth of cocaine and cannabis seized in Boyle
A man, aged in his 20s, was arrested and was detained at a station in the Garda North Western Region.
Dec 31, 2025 17:05
Strict visitor restrictions imposed in Tullamore hospital
The Midland Regional Hospital says it's experiencing a high number of people with respiratory viral illness, such as flu and the winter-vomiting bug.
Dec 31, 2025 15:18
Challenge people if they're drunk behind wheel - gardai
Roads around the country are expected to be particularly busy tonight and tomorrow.
Dec 31, 2025 13:31
20,000 people admitted to two local hospitals on trolleys in 2025
Over 11,600 people were admitted to University Hospital Galway on trolleys this year.
Dec 31, 2025 12:24
22 people stranded on trolleys in Sligo hospital
It's one of the most overcrowded hospitals in the country.
Dec 31, 2025 11:58
Staff for big Longford employers struggle to find homes
Paddy Mahon, the chief executive of Longford County Council, says many people are living in neighbouring counties because they can't get homes in Longford.
Dec 31, 2025 11:23
Don't use 'garage heaters' in houses - Leitrim Fire Service
Martin Bond is the senior assistant chief fire officer - he says he's concerned about 'alternative heating devices'.
Dec 31, 2025 11:17
Pharmacy and three apartments planned for Ballinamore
Two of the apartments would have one bedroom, and the other would have two bedrooms.
Dec 31, 2025 10:08
Snow expected as cold snap on the way
Temperatures are expected to dip as a polar air mass moves over the country from Friday.
Dec 31, 2025 09:36Shannonside Newsletter
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