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Residents return to Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon following ward renovations
Residents are returning to two wards at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Roscommon after major renovations. The HSE has confirmed that essential fire safety works
Nov 19, 2020 07:48
Decision on lifting level 5 Covid restrictions will be made next week
The Taoiseach says a decision on exiting Level 5 restrictions will be made next week. Micheál Martin told a meeting of the Fianna Fá
Nov 19, 2020 07:38
Covid death toll exceeds 2000 with 379 new cases confirmed
The death toll from Covid 19 has passed 2000 for the first time here. There has been a further 12 deaths and 379 new cases.
Nov 18, 2020 18:05
Roscommon youths could benefit from 350 euro leisure card
A campaign is underway to secure approval for a special support scheme for young people across Roscommon, Mayo and Galway. Planet Youth which has been
Nov 18, 2020 17:34
Minister for Digital Regulation Robert Troy demands customer service improvements from Eir
Longford Westmeath Junior Minister Robert Troy says he's determined to see that Eir are held to account over their poor customer service. The Fianna
Nov 18, 2020 17:20
Two Ballymahon-based Brazilian men plead guilty to possession of submachine gun
Two Brazilian men with addresses in Ballymahon in Longford have pleaded guilty to possession of a submachine gun and ammunition earlier this year. 34-year-
Nov 18, 2020 15:34
More injury concerns for Ireland ahead of clash with Bulgaria
Ireland will go looking for a first win in 7 games under Stephen Kenny and be hoping to score a goal, having drawn a blank
Nov 18, 2020 15:05
Local authorities losing thousands on turnkey social housing developments
Longford and Cavan County Councils are spending €33,000 and €14,000 more respectively on social housing units from private developers when compared to building
Nov 18, 2020 14:31
Pfizer Covid vaccine found to be 95% effective
There’s further good news on a vaccine for Covid 19. Pfizer has finished its Phase 3 study and says its vaccine is 95 percent
Nov 18, 2020 13:26
Planning decision due on pool extension for Wineport Lodge
Westmeath County Council is due to make a decision in the coming days on plans to add a pool and wellness centre to Wineport Lodge
Nov 18, 2020 13:25
Hopes for compromise on parking in Mohill as planners consider almost 60 Public Realm submissions
Leitrim County Council is to consider almost 60 submissions on the proposed Mohill Public Realm Works. 58 submissions have been made from 54 individuals on
Nov 18, 2020 13:20
Four women arrested following violent public order incident in Granard
Four women have been arrested in connection with a violent public order incident in Granard last weekend. The women were detained by Gardai this morning
Nov 18, 2020 13:06
Man charged with Swinford murder
A 31-year-old man has been charged with the murder of another man in Co. Mayo. 24-year-old Michael McDonagh was killed during
Nov 18, 2020 12:47
LISTEN: Roscommon GP expects more local cases of Covid due to asymptomatic transmission
A Roscommon GP expects to see more and more cases of Covid in the coming weeks as a huge amount of people are currently asymptomatic.
Nov 18, 2020 12:39Shannonside Newsletter
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