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Shannonside towns clear of major issues in latest EPA report on water quality
Raw sewage is flowing into the environment from 35 towns and villages every day. A new report from the Environmental Protection Agency has highlighted 113
Nov 12, 2020 09:43
Taoiseach under pressure to move beyond Level 3 restrictions from December
Taoiseach Micheal Martin's facing calls from his own party to move the country to Level 2 Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas. Last night, Fianna
Nov 12, 2020 09:22
Longford County Council criticised for leaving Aughadowry-Aughnacliffe-Esker route off salting list
A North Longford councillor is calling for a further review of the county Winter Maintenance plan after what he's described as possibly the most
Nov 12, 2020 08:25
Leitrim criminal trials set to be moved to Monaghan and Donegal
Leitrim Circuit Court criminal trials are set to take place in Monaghan or Donegal next year. Judge John Alymer suggested this week in court that
Nov 12, 2020 08:17
362 new cases of Covid confirmed including new local infections
A further 362 case of Covid-19 have been confirmed along with two deaths. One of the deaths took place in October and one is
Nov 11, 2020 17:55
Flooding reported on local roads after heavy downpours
There are reports of floodwaters on several local as well as national roads in the Shannonside region. There is excess water on the N5 at
Nov 11, 2020 17:49
Concern over low uptake of children's flu vaccine in Shannonside region
A Longford pharmacist says there is no comparison between the new nasal flu vaccine for children and getting a Covid-19 swab test. Padraig Loughrey
Nov 11, 2020 17:36
New rural transport plan for Leitrim to put focus on linking more areas to bus services
A proposed new rural transport plan for Leitrim is going to prioritise connectivity and integration of local services. Local Link has issued tender documents for
Nov 11, 2020 16:18
Longford TD critical of Irish Rail as local early morning service won't resume until December
A Longford TD has hit out at Irish Rail after disruption to an early morning service to Dublin will now be extended until December 1st.
Nov 11, 2020 14:51
Road between Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore closed after truck slips off road
The road between Carrick-on-Shannon and Ballinamore is set to be closed for a number of hours this afternoon after a truck left the
Nov 11, 2020 14:34
Lough Funshinagh farmers warn of large scale pollution
Farmers surrounding a former turlough in south Roscommon are warning of large scale pollution if a pipe is not installed to drain water from it.
Nov 11, 2020 13:44
Ireland West airport hopeful of some "green shoots" for aviation industry
Ireland West Airport in Knock is welcoming funding of €6 million euro announced yesterday for regional airports, and a new national airport charges rebate scheme
Nov 11, 2020 13:26
Longford pharmacist questions HSE's explanation on flu vaccines
Nov 11, 2020 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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