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Longford International College is officially launched
Longford has taken a step towards gaining a further third level institution in the town. Longford International College was officially opened in Edgeworthstown and in
Oct 7, 2020 07:42Longford and Roscommon Covid totals rise
432 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. 111 are in Dublin, 51 are in Donegal, 41 are in Cork,
Oct 6, 2020 20:04
Longford man who founded Irish World newspaper dies in UK
The Longford man who founded the Irish World newspaper has died. Paddy Cowan established and published the popular paper in 1987. The paper confirmed his
Oct 6, 2020 19:37
Shannonside businesses consider more job losses as Level 3 restrictions come into effect tonight
Businesses across the Shannonside region are coming to terms with the possible impact of Level 3 restrictions. The restrictions will see no indoor gatherings and
Oct 6, 2020 17:21
Closure of Center Parcs once again will have large impact on local economy
Ballymahon area councillor Mick Cahill says news of the second temporary closure of the Center Parcs holiday village will be keenly felt in the local
Oct 6, 2020 16:37
Sean's Bar, Athlone forms part of test case on insurance compensation for Covid 19 losses
The High Court is being asked to settle a dispute between four pubs and their insurer in what will have a huge knock-on effect
Oct 6, 2020 16:15
GRA says incident causing injury to Longford officers shows risks they face each working day
The representative of garda officers in Longford is reminding the public of the risks that members face on a daily basis. It comes as an
Oct 6, 2020 16:01
Longford and Roscommon among nine counties with incidence rate over 100
Both Roscommon and Longford are still seeing incidence rates of Covid 19 extend over 100 Roscommon incidence rate now stands at 154.9, a drop
Oct 6, 2020 15:36Garda Covid checkpoints may be back tomorrow
Garda covid checkpoints may make a return tomorrow as the Government promises to step up enforcement measures. Funding for Garda overtime has been secured as
Oct 6, 2020 14:15
Five members of Longford family in court on criminal damage charges
Five members of the same Longford family have appeared in court in connection with an incident of criminal damage at a home in Longford last
Oct 6, 2020 13:56
Longford priest says people are doing their best to keep parishes afloat
Local church goers are doing their best to keep their parishes afloat financially. That's according to Fr Vincent Connaughton who is the Parish Priest
Oct 6, 2020 13:31
Junior Minister Peter Burke rejects criticism on not moving to Level 5
Junior government Minister Peter Burke is rejecting the suggestion put forward by some people that the government should have agreed with the NHPET recommendations to
Oct 6, 2020 13:14
Center Parcs to close until end of October due to Level 3 restrictions
Center Parcs Longford Forest is to close from midday tomorrow until at least Friday October 30th, due to introduction of nationwide Level 3 restrictions. In
Oct 6, 2020 11:18
No reduction in air ambulance service due to Covid-19 restrictions
The Defence Forces says there has been no reduction in the air ambulance service as a result of Covid-19 restrictions. Concerns had been raised
Oct 6, 2020 11:07Shannonside Newsletter
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