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Penneys to seek extension of trading hours after lockdown
Penneys is calling for an extension of its trading hours when stores reopen in December. In a statement, the company says that it would allow
Nov 6, 2020 10:22
Power fault at water plant leaves Longford householders without supply
Dozens of homes in Longford are without water this morning after a fault at local water treatment plant. Irish Water has confirmed that customers supplied
Nov 6, 2020 08:56
Covid rate in north Roscommon remains high
North Roscommon remains the area with the highest incidence rate of Covid in the Shannonside region. New Covid hub figures show that the Boyle Local
Nov 6, 2020 08:48
Two due in court following guns and drugs seizure in Mullingar
Two men are due in court today after drugs worth 300 thousand euro and guns were seized in County Westmeath. Cocaine and heroin was recovered
Nov 6, 2020 07:45
North Longford Councillor says continued restrictions at marts are hugely unfair
A north Longford Councillor is calling on TDs to put more pressure on the government to consider easing restrictions on sales at marts. Councillor Turlough
Nov 5, 2020 17:31
Shannonside Tidy Towns groups hope funds can be raised to maintain projects for next year's competition
Tidy Towns groups across the Shannonside region say they are looking forward to preparing for next year’s competition. Minister Heather Humphreys announced this week
Nov 5, 2020 17:11
Leitrim Councillor calls on Irish Water to repair local road surfaces following works
A Leitrim Councillor is calling on Irish Water to urgently reinstate local road surfaces following water repair works over 12 months ago. Fenagh based Councillor
Nov 5, 2020 13:17
Major funding boost for Mohill Park Sports and Leisure facility
There's good news today for the development of sports facilities in Mohill. Mohill Park Sports and Leisure Facility has secured a grant of €300,
Nov 5, 2020 13:11
Man due in court after multiple break-ins to cars in Athlone
A man in his 20s is due in court today following a series of break-ins to cars in Athlone. The man was arrested by
Nov 5, 2020 13:03
Health professor believes counties may be facing individual Covid plans after lockdown ends
A senior health professor has suggested the government may look to implement county by county Covid restrictions after lockdown where there is a significant drop
Nov 5, 2020 12:50
James Lowe Named In Ireland Autumn Nations Cup Squad
Andy Farrell has name James Lowe in his Ireland panel for the Autumn Nations Cup with training beginning this weekend. Ireland will play Wales at
Nov 5, 2020 10:42
Gardai investigating after car damaged by fire in Ballymahon
Gardai in Longford are investigating after a car was damaged by fire last night. Emergency services were alerted to the incident in a housing estate
Nov 5, 2020 09:41
Roscommon man questioned over €1.5m facemask scam unlikely to face charges
It's being reported that a Roscommon man, questioned earlier this year in connection with a multi-million euro face mask scam, will not face
Nov 5, 2020 08:17
Local TD describes Taoiseach as 'disgrace' over approach to 'sacred cow' Leo Varadkar
The Taoiseach has been branded a 'disgrace' by a member of his own party over his handling of the Leo Varadkar controversy. At a Fianna
Nov 5, 2020 07:49Shannonside Newsletter
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