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Gardai can now fine people who don't wear face masks
Gardai are to be given new powers to fine people for not wearing a face covering. The Health Minister is to introduce a schedule of
Sep 1, 2020 07:57
Smoky coal ban now in place in Longford town
It's illegal to sell or burn smoky coal in Cavan and Longford towns from today. As of this morning, the smoky coal ban is
Sep 1, 2020 07:42
LWETB pays out over €70,000 in legal fees since 2019
Legal fees of over €70,000 have been paid out by the Longford Westmeath Education Training Board in the last 18 months. Details released to
Sep 1, 2020 07:33
McCabe Grabs Late Double As Longford Beat Wexford
Aaron McCabe stole the show with two goals including a top class lob as Longford Town grabbed a 3-1 win over Wexford. Sam Verdon
Aug 31, 2020 23:37
Defence Forces refuse to comment on report of Covid case at Custume Barracks in Athlone
The Defence Forces has refused to comment on reports that a soldier stationed at Custume barracks tested positive for Covid last week. The Irish Independent
Aug 31, 2020 17:59
Longford's Attic House project in "desperate" financial situation
The Attic House Youth Service in Longford is appealing for support from people in the county as it reveals it's in a "desperate financial
Aug 31, 2020 17:53
New style weddings begin at Lough Rynn Castle in Leitrim
The popular Lough Rynn Castle in Leitrim held its first wedding under the new Covid-19 regulations at the premises last week, 26 weeks after
Aug 31, 2020 17:30
Longford dairy farmer undertakes major fundraiser for famine victims in Yemen
A Longford dairy farmer hopes that up to €170,000 could be raised among his sector to give to the Red Cross who are trying
Aug 31, 2020 17:26
Publicans forced to close for breaching Covid rules could be jailed for a year
Pub owners who are forced to close for breaching Covid-19 rules could be jailed for a year, if they re-open early. Legislation's
Aug 31, 2020 14:21
Former TD admits nomination for possible MEP role would be a special honour
Former TD and Senator Gabrielle Mc Fadden says she would be honoured to be considered as a replacement for MEP Mairead McGuinness if she was
Aug 31, 2020 14:02Twenty Covid cases confirmed locally in last fortnight
A total of seventy eight new cases of Covid 19 have been recorded in the Shannonside Northern Sound region in the last two weeks. According
Aug 31, 2020 12:33
Leitrim Club Results Weekending August 30
Leitrim club results weekending August 30 <strong><u>Saturday August 29</u></strong> <strong>2020 Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship</strong> Allen Gaels 2-8
Aug 31, 2020 12:24
Athlone Chamber hope VAT reduction will encourage consumers to shop local
The President of Athlone Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local shoppers to stay local when availing of the reduction in the VAT rate. The tax
Aug 31, 2020 12:19
Roscommon GAA Results Weekending August 30
Roscommon club results weekending August 30th. <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Saturday August 29</strong></span> <strong>Senior Football Quater-Final</strong> Boyle 4-
Aug 31, 2020 12:15Shannonside Newsletter
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