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Seven new Covid 19 cases in Longford with none Roscommon and Leitrim today
As of midnight Tuesday 24th November, the HPSC has been notified of 269 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a total of 71,
Nov 25, 2020 18:37
Mental health services in Roscommon left without extra funding in HSE Winter plan - FORSA
The FORSA trade union is highlighting serious concern about the lack of extra funding for mental health services in Roscommon, Mayo and Galway over the
Nov 25, 2020 17:49
Former councillor urges municipal area representatives to reject Mohill public realm plan
Former Leitrim councillor Séadhna Logan is appealing to members of the Carrick-on-Shannon MD not to vote on plans for Mohill town tomorrow.
Nov 25, 2020 17:43
Roscommon GAA Legend: Colm Shine has passed away
Colm Shine, the man who captained Roscommon to the All-Ireland U-21 football title for the first time in 1966 has died. His club
Nov 25, 2020 17:27
Two men remanded to Mountjoy prison for failing to leave repossessed house at Falsk
Two men have been remanded in custody in Mountjoy prison over their failure to comply with High Court orders to stay away from a Co
Nov 25, 2020 17:25
Diego Maradona dies at 60
Former Argentina footballer Diego Maradona has died at the age of 60. The footballing legend captained his country to World Cup victory in 1986 in
Nov 25, 2020 16:59
CEO of Eir says she will retract comment about 'mistake' locating call-centre in north-west
The CEO of Eir says she'll retract her comments that it was a "mistake" to locate their call centre in Sligo. Carolan Lennon also
Nov 25, 2020 15:06
Irish Water cites difficulties with contractors over Leitrim roads left in disrepair
Irish Water says it has been difficult to get a contractor to address issues with road resurfacing following works carried out in south Leitrim. Ballinamore
Nov 25, 2020 13:41
Longford to seek re-establishment of cross county drainage boards
Longford County Council is seeking to re-establish cross county drainage boards with Leitrim and Cavan County Councils. It follows a notice of motion from
Nov 25, 2020 13:30
"Total disrespect" - Friend of Strokestown family hits out at their treatment in repossession row
A family friend of a Strokestown family whose home has been at the centre of a repossession row for almost two years says they have
Nov 25, 2020 13:13
Tánaiste hopeful of two week window for family visits at Christmas
The Tanaiste is hoping people will be able to visit their family and friends for the two weeks around Christmas. The Government is considering allowing
Nov 25, 2020 12:53
Athlone looking to continue special cup run
Sligo Rovers play Derry City in the quarter finals of the FAI Cup at the Showgrounds tonight (Tuesday) It's a 7.45 kick off.
Nov 25, 2020 12:11
Tributes paid to Father Ray Browne, Pastor Emeritus of Kilbride Parish
Nov 25, 2020 11:25Shannonside Newsletter
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