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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 08:27
Tánaiste to address Dail over GP contract controversy
Tanaiste Leo Varadkar will address the Dail later on the controversy surrounding the leaking of a confidential doctors' contract to a rival union. An hour
Nov 3, 2020 08:16Leitrim first county to have Covid rate below 100 since mid-October
The Chief Medical Officer says there's still a "long way to go" to reduce the levels of Covid-19 across the country. Many counties
Nov 3, 2020 07:50
Garda powers to close pubs not following Covid rules could be extended to June 2021
Enforcement powers that allow Gardaí close pubs or restaurants not following health regulations could be extended until next June. Cabinet approval on the extension will
Nov 3, 2020 07:45
Roscommon records 24 new Covid figures in latest data
The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been notified of 2 additional deaths related to COVID-19. As of midnight Sunday 1st November, the HPSC
Nov 2, 2020 18:35
Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council welcomes Lough Ree rates compensation but says it needs to be in place for next 5 years
The Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council says the local authority will be looking to central government to compensate it for the rates which would have
Nov 2, 2020 16:59
Green Party National Coordinator says first 100 days of government have been very difficult
The National Co-ordinator of the Green Party says the first hundred days of government are very difficult. Mohill native, Bláithín Gallagher is
Nov 2, 2020 16:54Shannonside Newsletter
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