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Major industrial unit in Longford purchased by Australian company
A major industrial building on the outskirts of Longford Town has been sold to an Australian company as part of a multi-million euro deal.
Feb 3, 2021 16:39
Castlerea Gardai warning of new landline-only phone scam reported in recent days
Gardai in Castlerea are warning people to be wary of a new phone scam which has been reported in recent days. The calls, which are
Feb 3, 2021 16:32
Sinn Fein TD calls for fuel allowance to be made available to people in receipt of the P.U.P.
A local TD says the government needs to do more to help people who are out of work and are struggling to heat their homes.
Feb 3, 2021 13:43
Gardai investigating theft of tools from house under construction in south Leitrim
Gardai in Mohill are investigating the theft of construction equipment from a site in the Gorvagh area in the last week. Various items were taken
Feb 3, 2021 13:41
Longford signings add strength to squad ahead of Premier Division return
Following the release of the League of Ireland fixtures at the start of the week, preparations by teams will have stepped up for the return
Feb 3, 2021 13:20
Longford woman receives settlement from HSE over cancer smear samples issue
A woman who settled her legal action for an alleged misinterpretation of her smear sample says she hopes she has done enough to secure her
Feb 3, 2021 12:53
Woman stabbed in Dublin two weeks ago dies in hospital
A woman stabbed during an assault in Dublin city centre two weeks ago has died. Gardai have confirmed the woman who has been in a
Feb 3, 2021 11:52
Family forced to leave their home as Lough Funshinagh flood waters rise
A second family has been forced to leave their home on the shores of Lough Funshinagh in south Roscommon. Video footage shared online shows Edward
Feb 3, 2021 11:30
Midland A&E Departments recording second day of high numbers waiting on beds
The A&E departments at Midlands Regional Hospitals in Mullingar and Tullamore are experiencing a second day of high numbers of people on trolleys.
Feb 3, 2021 11:09
Hopes animal-based checks will resume today at two ports in the North after shut down over staff threats
The North's Deputy First Minister says she hopes animal-based checks will resume at two ports today, after threats against staff. Some checks at
Feb 3, 2021 08:26
Roscommon women deliver first shipment of crisp packet sleeping bags, hats and blankets to homeless services
Two Roscommon women have made their first donation of dozen sleeping bags, hats and blankets, all made from crisp packets to a Dublin outreach group
Feb 3, 2021 08:17
Head of western hospital group believes we've crested the peak of the third wave of Covid-19
The head of a group of seven public hospitals including Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe and Roscommon Hospital believes the country has passed the peak of
Feb 3, 2021 08:00
Company should be appointed for remediation of Lough Ree power station site by summer
The ESB hopes to appoint a company to begin the remediation of the sites of the two recently closed Shannonside-based power stations by the
Feb 3, 2021 07:43Teenager among record number of Irish deaths linked to Covid reported today
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 101 additional deaths related to COVID-19. 83 of these deaths occurred in January and
Feb 2, 2021 18:03Shannonside Newsletter
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