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US Election too close to call as Trump battles Biden for White House
The result of the US presidential election is still too close to call as the counting of votes continues. Joe Biden says he believes he'
Nov 4, 2020 07:29
People occupying house at Falsk Strokestown could be sent to jail
A number of people currently occupying a property at Falsk near Strokestown in Roscommon risk being arrested in the coming days. The occupation of a
Nov 3, 2020 17:25
Leitrim GP calls for counties with low Covid 19 cases not to be penalised with continued level of restrictions
A Leitrim GP says that people in the county are being penalised with restrictions when there are low numbers of Covid 19 cases. Ballinamore’s
Nov 3, 2020 17:17
Longford councillor says initial parking grace period should not be extended beyond 10 minutes
A Longford Councillor says there is no appetite to change the current system of grace periods for on street car parking in Longford. A customer
Nov 3, 2020 17:00
CMO dashes hopes on lifting of air travel restrictions at Christmas
The Chief Medical Officer has dashed hopes that air travel restrictions can be eased in time for Christmas. Dr Tony Holohan told the transport committee
Nov 3, 2020 15:48
HSE says impact on patients over mental health service suspensions "regrettable"
The HSE has described the suspension of most mental health day services and in person activities at the Ashbrook Centre in Mullingar as "regrettable". It
Nov 3, 2020 14:12
Over €104k for local sporting groups under LSP small grant scheme
Sports Clubs in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are to receive over €104,000 in government grant funding. The money has been awarded under the Local
Nov 3, 2020 13:48
High numbers of people waiting on trolleys at Sligo hospital today
Sligo hospital has a high number of people waiting for admission today with a total of 23 people on trolleys. There were 12 people on
Nov 3, 2020 13:46
Six guns seized after major drugs seizure in Mullingar
Gardaí have seized €301,000 of suspected cocaine and heroin and six handguns during searches of a residence in Mullingar, Westmeath this morning and yesterday
Nov 3, 2020 13:32
Today is 100th anniversary of burning of Granard
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the burning of the town of Granard during the War of Independence. Up to 15 large houses and business
Nov 3, 2020 13:10
Leitrim County Council hears concerns over slow roll out of broadband plan in county
Leitrim County Council has heard that there are hundreds of householders who are frustrated at not being able to connect to high-speed broadband which
Nov 3, 2020 09:24
Man arrested following two burglaries in Athlone
A man has been arrested following two burglaries in Athlone on Monday The man in his 20s was arrested by Gardaí after two commercial food
Nov 3, 2020 08:54
Mayor of Athlone hopeful no wildlife harmed by oil spill on River Shannon
Athlone Mayor Aengus O' Rourke says he's hopeful that no wildlife has been killed as a result of an oil spill on the River
Nov 3, 2020 08:27Shannonside Newsletter
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