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942 households in the Castlerea and Elphin area have experienced a power outage.
ESB Networks are working to restore power to thousands of premises around the country. Wintry weather conditions and winds associated with Storm Bella caused the
Dec 28, 2020 10:36
A juvenile was arrested in Longford town on shoplifting charges yesterday.
A juvenile was arrested in Longford town and brought before a special sitting of Longford District Court yesterday on shoplifting charges. Longford Gardai confirmed to
Dec 28, 2020 09:51
Longford Older Persons Council is asking people to call on people who has retired this year.
Longford Older Persons Council is asked people to consider calling on those who have retired from work this year. While supports are in place through
Dec 28, 2020 08:44
The draft schedule for the roll out of the Covid vaccine in nursing homes across the Shannonside Northern Sound region has been revealed
The draft schedule for the roll out of the Covid vaccine in nursing homes in the Shannonside Northern Sound region has been revealed. According to
Dec 27, 2020 14:10
A man in the Longford area has been arrested and prosecuted over the production of false I.Ds
Gardai have confirmed that a man was arrested and prosecuted in Longford last year as part of a wider investigation into the production of false
Dec 27, 2020 11:50
A large number of Gardai serving the Shannonside Northern Sound region reported being assaulted during the year
Twenty-two Gardaí serving across the Shannonside Northern Sound region reported being assaulted while on duty in the first 10 months of the year. And
Dec 27, 2020 10:16
Work is expected to begin on an new cyclist and pedestrian bridge over the River Shannon in Athlone in the summer.
It's hoped that tenders for the building of the new cyclist and pedestrain bridge over the River Shannon in Athlone will be issued next
Dec 26, 2020 11:17
Suicide prevention organisations in the region appeal to people in difficulty to reach out for support.
Suicide prevention organisations in the Shannonside Northern Sound region are appealing to people in difficulty to reach out for support. Counsellors will be available over
Dec 26, 2020 10:10
Hospitals spent 26 million Euro on agency staff this year in the Shannonside Northern Sound region.
Hospitals serving the Shannonside Northern Sound region have spent at least 26 million euro on agency workers since the start of 2020. That's according
Dec 26, 2020 09:32First delivery of Covid vaccines are arriving in Ireland this morning.
The Head of the HSE is to accept Ireland's first delivery of Covid vaccines this morning. Paul Reid called it a 'momentous day,' as
Dec 26, 2020 08:22
Met Eireann has issued a nationwide Status Yellow wind and rain warning for today.
Met Eireann has issued a nationwide Status Yellow wind and rain warning for this afternoon as Storm Bella is due to hit Ireland. Winds will
Dec 26, 2020 08:16
The Bishop of Achonry is appealing to people to celebrate the joy of Christmas.
The Bishop of Achonry is appealing to people to celebrate the joy of Christmas even though it's been a very difficult year. Bishop Paul
Dec 25, 2020 11:51
The Bishop of Elphin is thanking all essential workers this year in a special seasonal message.
The Bishop of Elphin is thanking all of the essential workers who are using their gifts in service of others this Christmas. In a special
Dec 25, 2020 09:44
The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise delivers his Christmas message.
The Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise says that the past year has shown how the spirit of caring and community is still very much alive.
Dec 25, 2020 09:23Shannonside Newsletter
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