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Roscommon syndicate comes forward to claim €500k Euromillions lotto win
A Roscommon syndicate has claimed the winning half million euro, Euromillions ticket, sold in Ballyfarnon last month. The ticket was bought at Healy's Xpress
Nov 4, 2020 13:23
Unprecedented demand for North West STOP Suicide prevention service
The North West STOP suicide prevention organisation says there's been an unprecedented demand for their services over the last two weekends. The Halloween Bank
Nov 4, 2020 13:23
Just eight Covid swabbers recruited by HSE in midlands region
Just eight contracts have been issued by the HSE for new Covid-19 testing staff in the six-county community healthcare area that serves Longford.
Nov 4, 2020 13:12
Local TD says Fine Gael undermining credibility of politics following GP contract controversy
A local TD has claimed that Fine Gael has undermined the credibility of the government by not sanctioning Leo Varadkar for his role in the
Nov 4, 2020 12:56
€20,000 worth of cannabis plants discovered in Longford
Gardai are investigating after the seizure of €20,000 worth of cannabis plants in Longford on Tuesday. Officers from the regional drugs taskforce made the
Nov 4, 2020 10:54
HSE called on to provide extra ambulance base in Ballinamore
The HSE is being called on to provide an additional ambulance base to serve the west Cavan and South Leitrim area. The monthly meeting of
Nov 4, 2020 10:37
Tanaiste apologises to Dail over leaking GP contract details
Leo Varadkar has denied ever leaking confidential information from cabinet. It comes after the Tánaiste apologised to the Dáil last night for sharing
Nov 4, 2020 07:51
Court hears man caused €600 damage to Roscommon Garda car with two sticks
A man who caused 600 euro worth of damage to a Roscommon Garda patrol car has been warned that he risks losing half his Christmas
Nov 4, 2020 07:41
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 15:48Shannonside Newsletter
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