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New 50 bed unit for Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe put to tender
The HSE has put the new 50 bed unit extension for Portiuncula hospital out to tender. The unit for Portiuncula Hospital has been in the
Feb 10, 2021 13:12
Longford senator questions why two mainly rural areas cannot apply for Clár funding
A Longford senator is calling for a review of the criteria for a special government funding scheme for rural areas to be published. A review
Feb 10, 2021 12:13
Weather warnings remain in place across the country
A status yellow snow and ice warning is in place for the east of the country. The alert for nine counties from Monaghan to Waterford -
Feb 10, 2021 09:29
Final day for public inspection of plans for new Leitrim housing development in Lahard
Today is the final day for the public to inspect pans for a new housing development in Ballinamore being constructed by Leitrim County Council. Submissions
Feb 10, 2021 08:19
Roscommon truck firm highlights major potential damage to economy due to Brexit delays at ports
The managing director of a Roscommon truck firm fears that Brexit delays at ports will have a significant impact on the Irish economy. The first
Feb 10, 2021 07:58
Tax hit for employees returning to work from the Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Hundreds of thousands of people receiving the Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be in for a high tax bill if they return to work this year.
Feb 10, 2021 07:18
Minister urged to consider Lanesboro and Corlea for peatlands centre of excellence
Longford Fianna Fail Deputy Joe Flaherty is urging Minister Eamon Ryan to seriously consider Lanesboro and Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre as a possible location for
Feb 9, 2021 17:18
South Roscommon focus group outlines opposition to preferred route for Knockcroghery bypass
A group opposed to the preferred route corridor for the bypass of Ballymurray Knockcroghery says it’s ‘lunacy’ to select the C3 option due to
Feb 9, 2021 17:13
Gardai report significant drop in burglaries in Roscommon and Castlerea districts in 2020
There's been a significant decrease in crime in county Roscommon in the last year. Presentations to the Joint Policing Committee on Monday show that
Feb 9, 2021 13:23
Seriously ill Longford woman travels to Mexico for specialist cancer treatment following success of Go Fund Me page
A Longford woman who last week settled her case following a legal battle over the handling of her smear tests, has travelled to Mexico today
Feb 9, 2021 13:22
120 patients receiving treatment for Covid-19 in Shannonside Northern Sound region hospitals
Close to 120 people are currently receiving treatment for Covid-19 in hospitals across the Shanonnside Northern Sound region, with a further 11 patients awaiting
Feb 9, 2021 12:58
Woman arrested in Lanesboro following drug seizure
Over €4,000 of cocaine has been seized by Gardai in Lanesboro. Members of the regional drugs unit conducted a search of a property in
Feb 9, 2021 10:19
Drop in unemployment levels across Shannonside region
County Longford recorded the biggest drop in the number of people unemployed last month in the Shannonside region. The county's live register dipped by
Feb 9, 2021 08:50
Shannonside region rents rise during pandemic
Rent prices across the Shannonside region have increased over the last year despite the ongoing pandemic. That's according to a new rental price report
Feb 9, 2021 08:23Shannonside Newsletter
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