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Judge dismisses Longford men's 'grand scheme' to falsely claim compensation following car crash
Four men who have received tens of thousands of euro in compensation payouts over the past 20 years have been accused of putting together a “
Dec 4, 2020 13:24
Government denies there is confusing messages on eating in restaurants
The Government is rejecting suggestions there's mixed messaging when it comes to dining in restaurants. Restaurants, cafes and gastro pubs once again reopen following
Dec 4, 2020 13:13
Woman in her 50s killed in N5 road crash
Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a fatal road traffic collision involving three cars on the N5 at Stokestown, between Scramogue
Dec 4, 2020 12:32
Woman due in court after attempted theft from Longford supermarket
A woman is due in court in Athlone this morning after the attempted theft of several hundred euro worth of goods from a Longford town
Dec 4, 2020 11:22
Several people seriously injured following N5 road crash
A number of people have been seriously injured following a road crash on the N5 this morning. The multi-vehicle collision occured between Strokestown and
Dec 4, 2020 11:01
High winds warning issued for entire country
A status yellow wind warning has been issued for the entire country. Met Éireann says gusts of up to 100 kilometres an hour are expected
Dec 4, 2020 10:52
Gardai close N5 Strokestown to Tarmonbarry road following serious crash
The N5 between Strokestown and Tarmonbarry is closed due to a serious crash this morning. Emergency services have been attending the scene of the multi
Dec 4, 2020 09:41
Longford electoral area has highest incidence rate of Covid 19 in Shannonside region
The Longford Local Electoral Area has the highest Covid rate in the Shannonside region. New figures which reveal Covid incidents between the 17th and 30th
Dec 4, 2020 09:22
Emergency services attend scene of serious crash on N5 Tarmonbarry to Strokestown road
Gardai and emergency services are attending the scene of a serious crash on the N5 Strokestown to Tarmonbarry road. While the road remains open for
Dec 4, 2020 09:14
HSE considers 34 tenders for 50 bed unit at Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon
The HSE has received 34 tenders for the design of a 50 bed unit at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. There will be six design
Dec 4, 2020 09:05
HPSC is notified of 6 more deaths related to Covid-19
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 6 additional deaths related to COVID-19. There has now been a total of 2,
Dec 3, 2020 18:34
Sinn Fein TD says neglect of services for children with Down Syndrome can't go on
Longford Westmeath Deputy Sorca Clarke says the issue of the lack of vital services for children with Down Syndrome has to be made a priority
Dec 3, 2020 18:18
Listen: PKU Ireland wants people to complete a special online survey
The PKU Association of Ireland is asking people with the condition to go online an answer a short survey as part of efforts to get
Dec 3, 2020 18:02
Longford Councillor condemns "hate mail" delivered to homes claiming 'blackening' of Ireland'
Longford Fianna Fail Councillor Uruemu Adejinmi is condemning the delivery of what she's described as "hate mail" to houses in Longford and other areas
Dec 3, 2020 17:11Shannonside Newsletter
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