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Drugs company says Covid vaccine is proving 90% effective in trials
There could be a major breakthrough in the Covid-19 vaccine trials. Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer says trials show its vaccine is 90 per cent effective,
Nov 9, 2020 13:10
Car seized at Operation Fanacht checkpoint in Longford
Gardai in Longford seized a car on Saturday afternoon after it was stopped as part of an Operation Fanacht checkpoint on the N4. The driver
Nov 9, 2020 11:04
Lecarrow completes Ireland's first COVID-19 community testing trial
Nov 9, 2020 08:27
Templemichael College selected for European Erasmus programme
Nov 9, 2020 08:26
Mayo Smash Roscommon In Connacht Semi-Final
Roscommon bowed out of the Connacht championship after Mayo produced a stunning performance to win out 1-16 to 13 points. Anthony Cunningham’s side
Nov 8, 2020 16:44
Laois Bounce Back To End Longford Hopes
Longford bowed out of the Leinster championship after Laois produced a stunning second-half come back to win 1-16 to 1-14 in Glennon
Nov 8, 2020 15:58
Roscommon Advance To Christy Ring Semi-Final
Roscommon advanced to the semi-final of the Christy Ring Cup after a 20 points to 17 win over Sligo in Athleague. Roscommon had led
Nov 8, 2020 14:25
General Brian Cleary from Westmeath has been appointed as General Officer Commander
Athlone native Brigadier General Brian Cleary has been appointed as General Officer Commanding 1 Brigade based in Collins Barracks, Cork City. It follows his recent
Nov 8, 2020 13:20
A Longford Councillor is calling on the Minister for Housing to review and act on income thresholds
A Longford Councillor is calling on the Minister for Housing to review income thresholds for social housing supports. Independent Cllr Gerry Warnock says the maximum
Nov 8, 2020 11:31
The Minister of Education has granted Athlone I.T with a large sum of money allocated for upgrades and capital works
Over half-a-million euro (€583,000) has been allocated for capital works and upgrades at Athlone I.T. The Minister for Further and Higher
Nov 8, 2020 09:29
Leitrim Down Longford In Nicky Rackard Cup
Leitrim progressed to the semi-final of the Nicky Rackard Cup as Longford were relegated to the Lory Meagher Cup on a final score of
Nov 7, 2020 17:28
The HSE hopes to open the Primary Care Centre located in Carrick-on-Shannon by March 2021
The HSE has confirmed that it hopes to open the primary care centre in Carrick-on-Shannon in by March next year. Construction on the
Nov 7, 2020 13:37
125 women are now fully licenced as security staff in the Shannonside Northern Sound region
Just over 125 women are fully licenced as security staff in the Shannonside Northern Sound region. A total 1864 licences were issued by the Private
Nov 7, 2020 09:45
Eleven students in the Shannonside Northern Sound region have won prizes in this year's Texaco Art Competition
Eleven students from across the Shannonside Northern Sound region have won prizes in this year's Texaco Children's Art Competition. Winners from across Cavan
Nov 7, 2020 08:34Shannonside Newsletter
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