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Longford native who leads NWC urges more women to consider politics
The National Women's Council of Ireland, which is chaired by Longford woman Louise Lovett has launched a research report today on women in politics
Mar 4, 2021 16:33
Connacht Team Named For Munster Derby
Bundee Aki, Ultan Dillane and Dave Heffernan have been named in the Connacht starting team for tomorrow night’s trip to Thomond Park. Bundee Aki
Mar 4, 2021 16:07
Longford doctor hopeful vaccine delay can be resolved soon
The head of the group which represents the majority of GPs in Ireland is hopeful that any issues with the vaccine roll out to surgeries
Mar 4, 2021 13:40
Specialist eating disorder units to be established to help people in Shannonside region
The government will set up three new specialist eating disorder hubs in 2021, reversing a move to suspend funding last year. They will provide treatment
Mar 4, 2021 12:56
Irish Team Set For European Indoor Championship
The European Indoor athletics championships get underway in Torun, Poland this evening, a day earlier than scheduled due to such a high number of entrants.
Mar 4, 2021 12:45
Longford resident who was illegally adopted says time for state apologies is over
Longford resident Maragaret Norton says the time is long past for apologies, and people who were illegally adopted in this country are still being insulted
Mar 4, 2021 12:42
McDonalds to lodge planning for new outlet in Carrick-on-Shannon
Fast-food chain McDonalds is applying for planning permission to establish an outlet in Carrick-on-Shannon. A planning notice published today details that the
Mar 4, 2021 12:29
Traffic delays expected in Ballaghaderreen today
Gardai are advising motorists of possible traffic delays in the Ballaghaderreen area of Roscommon. Units are involved in a local policing operation between now and
Mar 4, 2021 11:23
Another substantial drugs seizure at Athlone Mail Centre
Mar 4, 2021 10:42
Gardai arrest teenager following €40,000 cannabis seizure in Athlone yesterday
A total of three people have bene arrested by gardai, including one in Athlone following searches in Cork and Athlone this week. Two people were
Mar 4, 2021 08:52
Substantial funding for six outdoor amenity projects in Shannonside counties
Over one-million euro has been announced for outdoor recreation amenities in the Shannonside region. The government is providing four hundred thousand euro for two
Mar 4, 2021 08:25Bishop of Elphin says church has to accept cancellation of confirmations with reluctance
The Bishop of Elphin says they were left with no option but to defer confirmations until the Autumn, given the government's decision not to
Mar 4, 2021 07:45
Ongoing delays in securing location for county's vaccination centre unacceptable - Cllr Nolan
Longford Councillor Peggy Nolan says it’s not good enough that the HSE has not yet secured a location for the larger Covid 19 vaccination
Mar 3, 2021 18:03
12 new Longford Covid cases among over 500 nationwide
There have been 566 new Covid-19 cases and 25 deaths reported today. 233 of the new cases are in Dublin, 37 in Kildare, 30
Mar 3, 2021 18:00Shannonside Newsletter
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