News
Tanaiste restricting movements after coming into close contact with Covid case
The Tanaiste's restricting his movements after coming into close contact with a person who tested positive for Covid-19. Leo Varadkar says he was
Sep 23, 2020 10:07
Kerry hotel that held country music event says it did follow Covid guidelines
A hotel in Kerry which held a country music event at the weekend says that if followed Failte Ireland's Covid-19 guidelines. According to
Sep 23, 2020 09:41
Longford woman jailed for seven months for series of thefts including 'tap and go' incidents
A Longford woman has been jailed for seven months after admitting a series of thefts in the town - including for offences involving the tapping of
Sep 23, 2020 08:21
Saolta Hospital chief deeply concerned over health service's capacity to cope with future Covid surges
The Chief Executive of the Saolta Hospital Group says he's deeply concerned about the health service's capacity to cope with what lies ahead.
Sep 23, 2020 07:39
Six more cases of Covid 19 reported in county Roscommon
Six new cases of Covid 19 have been reported in Roscommon. As of midnight Monday, 21 September, the HPSC has been notified of 334 confirmed
Sep 22, 2020 17:57
Minister of State welcomes drop in Leitrim's Covid 19 incidence rate as Dublin's rate increases
Minister of State for Public Health Frank Feighan has welcomed a significant drop in Leitrim's Covid-19 incidence rate in the last number of
Sep 22, 2020 17:29
Man apologies for sending threatening letters to individuals following failed planning application
A 79 year-old man has apologised from "the bottom of his heart" after pleading guilty to sending threatening letters to a number of individuals
Sep 22, 2020 17:24
Enterprise hubs in Shannonside region to be upgraded with conference technology and remote working
Eleven enterprise and community hubs across Roscommon and Leitrim have received funding to enhance their technology in a post Covid environment. Eight centres in south
Sep 22, 2020 17:14
Efforts underway to develop Rothar Roads network in Leitrim
A new initiative in Leitrim hopes to map a rural roads network that would be cyclist friendly. People to come forward with their suggestions of
Sep 22, 2020 17:10
Retired Leitrim Councillor shocked by level of traffic through Carrick-on-Shannon recently
A former Leitrim Councillor says he witnessed the influx of people arriving into Carrick-on-Shannon last weekend in advance of heightened restrictions in Dublin.
Sep 22, 2020 13:25
Up to 100 Longford home to benefit from retrofit funding
Dozens of homes across the Shannonside region are set to benefit from government funding to make them more energy efficient. Eight counties are share in
Sep 22, 2020 13:17
Over €500k spent on towing and car recovery services by Gardai in Longford-Roscommon
Over €1 million was paid by local Gardai for towing and recovery services in the past two years. More than €11 million was spent by
Sep 22, 2020 13:04
Leitrim's Covid incidence rate halved since last week
There are fresh concerns for Louth, Donegal and Waterford as their incidence rates of COVID-19 cases per 100 thousand population continue to rise. Louth
Sep 22, 2020 12:59
GRAPHIC: Roscommon SPCA caring for cat believed to have been injured by shotgun
Investigations are underway after a cat in Roscommon was seriously injured after what is believed to have been a shooting incident The feral cat was
Sep 22, 2020 12:35Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus