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Man due in Longford court on charges related to digger theft incident
A man is to appear at Longford District Court today on charges related to the theft of a digger from the outskirts of the town
Jan 19, 2021 11:10
Funding of €5 million euro announced to help youth services locally
Over 5 million euro has been allocated to youth funding projects across the four education training boards in the Shannonside area. The funds are part
Jan 19, 2021 10:59
€31000 worth of cannabis seized following search of Roscommon home
Gardaí have seized more than €31,000 worth of suspected cannabis plants and cannabis herb following the search of a house in Knockcroghery in Roscommon
Jan 19, 2021 09:53
Re-opening of schools for special needs students in doubt
The re-opening of schools for students with special needs is in doubt after a teaching union said it has "grave safety concerns". There are
Jan 19, 2021 09:22
Cabinet to consider plan for GP's and pharmacists to give Covid vaccines
Cabinet will today consider a multi-million euro deal that would see doctors and pharmacists administer Covid-19 vaccines. It would see roughly 1.5
Jan 19, 2021 07:47
Figures show 1,600 more people getting pandemic payment in Shannonside region since last week
The number of people in Longford, Roscommon and Leitrim in receipt of the Pandemic Unemployment payment is increasing. Figures from the Department of Social Protection
Jan 19, 2021 07:38
Over 25 new Covid cases locally among 2121 nationwide
There has been a further 2,121 new Covid-19 cases and 8 additional deaths. There are now 1,975 people in hospital with the
Jan 18, 2021 18:09
Longford Garda Superintendent says large crowds at Newcastle Woods on Sunday was 'worrying'
The Longford Garda Superintendent says the number of people at a popular Ballymahon amenity breaching the 5km exercise limit on Sunday last was 'worrying'. Gardai
Jan 18, 2021 17:21
88-year-old man is first Leitrim nursing home resident to receive Covid vaccine
88-year-old <span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif">Eddie McCartin from Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim became the first person in residential services for Older
Jan 18, 2021 17:08
Andy Reid Steps Down As Ireland U18 Boss
Andy Reid has stepped down as Ireland Under-18’s head coach after taking up a full-time coaching role with the Nottingham Forest U23s.
Jan 18, 2021 16:41
First nursing home residents in County Roscommon receive Covid vaccines
A man and woman in their 90s are the first nursing home residents in Roscommon to receive to Covid 19 vaccine. 93-year-old Seamus
Jan 18, 2021 16:10
Neil Lennon Blasts Media And Covid-19 Rules
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has blasted media coverage following Celtic’s New Year trip to Dubai, which resulted in him field two understrength teams. Lennon
Jan 18, 2021 15:56
Fears of flooding across the region ahead of yellow rainfall warning
The midlands and surrounding regions could be hit by flooding in the next 48 hours. A status yellow rainfall warning comes into effect at 9
Jan 18, 2021 15:46
Roscommon Gardai seize vehicle after detection for speeding and no insurance
Gardai in Roscommon have seized a van after discovering it had no tax or insurance. The Roads Policing Unit were conducting speed checks in Brideswell
Jan 18, 2021 15:14Shannonside Newsletter
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