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Brian Noonan appointed manager of the Longford Ladies
Brian Noonan has been appointed the new manager for the Longford Ladies senior team. . The Edgeworthstown native takes over from Enda Sheridan who stepped down
Jan 20, 2021 10:24
Joe Biden to be sworn in as 46th President of USA later
Jan 20, 2021 09:58
First Leitrim nursing home resident to get Covid vaccine says nothing to fear from Covid jab
The first Leitrim man in a nursing home in the county to be vaccinated against Covid 19 says people have nothing to fear from the
Jan 20, 2021 07:58
Residents hopeful of solution to Lough Funshinagh flooding crisis ahead of Ministers' OPW meeting
A south Roscommon man is hopeful agreement can finally be found to install a pipe to drain a flooded lake in the area. Up to
Jan 20, 2021 07:38
Children with additional needs not returning to school this week
Children with special needs will not be returning to the classroom this week after the Government was forced to abandon the plan. The Department of
Jan 20, 2021 07:29Highest ever daily Covid death toll recorded in Republic
There has been a further 93 Covid-19 deaths - the highest daily figure since the start of the pandemic. It beats the previous record of
Jan 19, 2021 18:04
Longford pharmacists support Government greenlight for them to administer new AstraZeneca vaccine
Longford pharmacist Padraig Loughrey is welcoming the agreement which will allow them to begin to administer vaccines from early next month. The Longford man says
Jan 19, 2021 17:52
Longford businesswoman reportedly in negotiations to sell care home business for close to 100 million euro
Longford businesswoman Anne Heraty and her partner Paul Carroll are reported to be negotiating on the sale of their majority-owned Trinity Care nursing home
Jan 19, 2021 17:34
Route options for Athlone to Galway Cycleway to go on display next week
Five options for the final route of the Athlone to Galway Greenway are to be released for public consultation next week. The corridor, when completed,
Jan 19, 2021 17:08
Planning board decides no extra permission required to accommodate refugees in Ballinamore
An Bord Pleanala has ruled that the accommodation of refugees at an apartment block in Ballinamore did not require any additional planning permission. The Planning
Jan 19, 2021 16:47
GPs and pharmacists expected to vaccinate 1.5m people under special deal
It's hoped GPs and pharmacists can vaccinate 1.5 million people against coronavirus by the end of the summer. The Health Minister has confirmed
Jan 19, 2021 13:10
Confusion over reopening of special schools leaves local parents in the dark
A local branch of Down Syndrome Ireland is raising fears over the growing possibility of Special Schools not reopening as planned this week. Members of
Jan 19, 2021 13:07
Leitrim and Roscommon homes record lowest energy ratings nationwide
23 percent of residential properties nationally have an energy rating of E or lower. Figures from the Central Statistics Office show the highest proportion of
Jan 19, 2021 13:01
Irish Water hopes to restore supply to wider south Longford area by 3pm
Water supply to south Longford should be restored by 3pm this afternoon after a major water burst along the N55. Thousands of people in the
Jan 19, 2021 12:34Shannonside Newsletter
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