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Local mobility and cancer support groups receive funding boost for transport services
Over three-hundred-and-seventy-thousand-euro ( €377,726.79) has been granted to local groups in the region to assist with their transport needs.
Dec 11, 2020 15:37
LISTEN: Elphin mart manager Gerry Connellan chats retirement and life after 26 years in the ring
For some people in County Roscommon, Gerry Connellan will be forever remembered as one of the county's best-ever footballers. For others, in his
Dec 11, 2020 15:24
Family of Detective Garda Colm Horkan taking solace from continued messages of support
The Horkan family say they are taking immense solace from the continued support from the public following the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. The
Dec 11, 2020 13:40
Planning Board approves permission for 28 homes to be developed in north Longford village
An Bord Pleanala has approved planning permission for a developer to complete an unfinished housing estate in a north Longford village. Local residents in Aughnacliffe
Dec 11, 2020 13:37Mayo school closes today for Christmas over Covid concerns
A primary school in County Mayo has decided to close from today until after the Christmas holidays over concerns about the spread of the coronavirus.
Dec 11, 2020 13:32
Environment Minister won't rule out future use for Lanesboro Power Station
The Minister for the Environment has not ruled out the future use of power stations in Lanesboro or in Shannonbridge. The West Offaly Power Station
Dec 11, 2020 13:26
Further Covid funding boost to local community groups
Over €640,000 in extra funding has been allocated to groups across the Shannonside Northern Sound region. The funding, through the Covid stability programme, is
Dec 11, 2020 13:19
Sexton In Reserve For Leinster Opener
Johnny Sexton and a host of Ireland internationals have been left on the bench for Leinster’s Heineken Champions Cup opener with Montpellier. Jimmy O'
Dec 11, 2020 12:36
Connacht Name Team For Champions Cup Opener
Connacht have welcomed back a number of Irish internationals for Sunday’s Heineken Champions Cup opener away to Racing 92. Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham and
Dec 11, 2020 12:27
Granard Gardai have conducted over 80 searches linked illegal drugs activity this year
Gardai in the Granard area have conducted over 80 searches of people and properties so far this year as part of their work into the
Dec 11, 2020 08:55
Government to spend €2m on twenty-three special advisers to Ministers
The government's set to spend 2 million euro a year on 23 advisers to ministers and junior ministers. Eight of the media and political
Dec 11, 2020 08:29
Campaign launched to develop GAA pitch in memory of Detective Garda Colm Horkan
A campaign is being launched today to fundraise for a GAA facility to be named in honour of Detective Garda Colm Horkan. The 49-year-
Dec 11, 2020 08:21
Shannonbridge Power Station to close down today
The West Offaly Power Station in Shannonbridge will be disconnected from the national grid this afternoon. It and its sister plant in Lanesboro, Co Longford,
Dec 11, 2020 08:10
34 cases of Covid reported in Longford LEA in last fortnight
The rate of Covid in the Longford town area is two and half times the national average. New figures show that 34 cases of the
Dec 11, 2020 07:51Shannonside Newsletter
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