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Hero Longford woman saves baby girl following medical emergency
A Longford businesswoman is being hailed as a hero, following her quick actions in saving the life of a baby girl last week. Freda Farrel,
Feb 11, 2021 12:43
GAA Exemption Was Until December - Jack Chambers
Junior minister for Sport Jack Chambers has explained why the GAA has lost its exemption from Level-5 Covid-19 restrictions. In a surprise development
Feb 11, 2021 12:23
GAA Hope 2021 Allianz League Will Proceed
The GAA are hoping the 2021 Allianz Leagues can be staged despite the delay to the inter-county season. It was announced last night that,
Feb 11, 2021 12:02
Over 1,000 people waiting for ophthalmology services in Roscommon
New figures show that over one-thousand people are waiting for ophthalmology treatment in Roscommon Figures released to Aontu by the Department of Health show
Feb 11, 2021 11:40
Go ahead for battery array site in Leitrim appealed to An Bord Pleanála
Permission for the construction of battery arrays and support facilities in Leitrim has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Brookfield Renewable Energy Ireland Ltd
Feb 11, 2021 08:55
25 drug cultivation operations uncovered by Roscommon Gardaí over the last 2 years
Gardai in Roscommon have uncovered 25 drugs cultivation operations and 138 detections of the sale and supply of drugs in the last two years. Detective
Feb 11, 2021 08:26
Country to remain in a "prolonged" period of Covid-19 restrictions according to the Taoiseach
Almost 1 in 4 close contacts are testing positive for Covid-19 since testing resumed at the end of last month, according to the Taoiseach.
Feb 11, 2021 07:27
Inter-County GAA Loses Covid-19 Level Five Exemption
Inter-county Gaelic Games has been demoted from its exemption status with covid-19 level five restriction meaning a return to playing and training will
Feb 10, 2021 23:25
Final preparations underway for the return of students to St Michael's Special School, Castlerea
Final preparations are being made for the safe return of students to special schools across the Shannonside Northern Sound region tomorrow. Following intense discussions with
Feb 10, 2021 18:03Latest Covid figures show just over 1,000 new cases recorded in last 24 hours
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has been notified of 54 additional deaths related to COVID-19. 45 of the deaths took place in February, with
Feb 10, 2021 17:56
LISTEN: Local hairdresser warns people not to support 'black market' barbers or stylists
The owner of two well-known hair salons in Longford and Carrick-On-Shannon is urging the public not to support black market hairdressing in
Feb 10, 2021 16:50
Longford County Council offers apology to survivors of Mother and Baby Homes
Longford County Council has offered an apology to all survivors of mother and baby homes. Cathaoirleach Paul Ross offered an unreserved apology for the pain
Feb 10, 2021 16:36
Roscommon TD calls for review of supports for remote working to get underway immediately
A Roscommon Galway TD is calling on the government to initiate the recommended review of supports for people working remotely. Remote workers are entitled to
Feb 10, 2021 13:33
Government decision to expand medical card access for terminally ill people a major help according to local Minister
Minister of State Frank Feighan is welcoming the decision of the government to expand access to medical cards for people who are terminally ill. The
Feb 10, 2021 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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