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Granard to leave Christmas lights on for rest of January
Granard and Ballinalee in north Longford are following the lead of Elphin in Roscommon by keeping their Christmas slights on for a few more weeks.
Jan 7, 2021 14:02
Connacht looking to follow up on their Leinster victory
The Pro-14 continues this weekend with two big games involving the four Irish provinces. On Friday evening Leinster will face Ulster, while on Saturday
Jan 7, 2021 12:53
Sexton Captains Leinster Against Ulster
Johnny Sexton will captain Leinster as a number of players return from injury for the top of Pro14 Conference A clash with Ulster on Friday
Jan 7, 2021 12:50
Cause of major electricity outage on Roscommon-Longford border revealed
A fire on an electricity pole was responsible for a major power outrage on the Roscommon-Longford border last night. 3,800 customers were affected
Jan 7, 2021 12:15
Cause of major electricity outage on Roscommon-Longford border revealed
A fire on an electricity pole was responsible for a major power outrage on the Roscommon-Longford border last night. 3,800 customers were affected
Jan 7, 2021 11:48
Leitrim man jailed for breaching Covid regulations
A Leitrim man was jailed for two months last year after breaching Covid regulations. Gardai have confirmed that the man was found in breach of
Jan 7, 2021 10:56
Paul O'Connell Joins Ireland Coaching Staff
Former Ireland captain Paul O’Connell has joined Andy Farrell’s Ireland coaching staff as forwards coach. The addition of the 108 times capped O’
Jan 7, 2021 10:53
Buccaneers Club Notes - January 7
Jan 7, 2021 10:37
Leitrim TD welcomes 7 day per week vaccination plans for nursing homes
Jan 7, 2021 09:24
Local garda representative criticises lack of vaccination plan for gardai
The government is being criticised for not developing as vaccination plan for members of the Gardai. It's understood that over a dozen officers have
Jan 7, 2021 08:29
Garda Covid-19 checkpoints resume on national and local roads
High visibility Garda patrols and covid-19 checkpoints have resumed across the country to coincide with the increased restrictions. The checkpoints will be on national
Jan 7, 2021 07:56
Four die during violent protests at US Capitol building
Four people have died - including one woman who was shot - during violent protests, after supporters of Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol building. Politicians were
Jan 7, 2021 07:49
Big spike in Longford Covid figures with significant cases in Roscommon and Leitrim
A record 7,836 cases of Covid 19 have been reported today and 17 additional deaths. 2,263 of the cases are in Dublin, 1,
Jan 6, 2021 18:03
Longford businessman expresses frustration at planning for roll-out of vaccines by government
A Longford Fianna Fail councillor says he is annoyed and frustrated at the lack of ambition being showed by the government when it comes to
Jan 6, 2021 17:29Shannonside Newsletter
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