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East Galway woman recovering in hospital after husband and children die in lake tragedy
An east Galway woman has lost her husband and two children following a drowning tragedy in Donegal. Three members of the same family tragically died
Aug 21, 2020 14:37
Chair of Longford Hospice Homecare calls for urgent funding to help acquire extra service bed
The Chairman of Longford Hospice Homecare says the service in the county badly needs another bed to provide for people who aren't able to
Aug 21, 2020 13:57
ESB admits some homes could face second night without power
The ESB admits that some homes in the Shannonside region may be facing into a second successive night without electricity. Dozens of faults remain in
Aug 21, 2020 13:47
Person to be interviewed in Australia in connection with Colm Horkan murder investigation
The extent of the investigation into the murder of Det. Garda Colm Horkan involves 200 statements and 250 exhibits, a court has been told. The
Aug 21, 2020 13:36
Sexton Returns To Captain Leinster
Johnny Sexton captains Leinster as they meet Munster in the Guinness Pro14 tomorrow, Leisnter’s first game since February 28<sup>th</sup>. With the
Aug 21, 2020 12:29
Carty And Buckley Start For Connacht
Bundee Aki to become latest Connacht centurion in Guinness PRO14 return against Ulster. Aki joined Connacht in 2014, going on to play a central role
Aug 21, 2020 12:26
Gardai investigating possible breaches of Covid guidelines at Clifden golf event
Gardaí are investigating possible breaches of Covid-19 guidelines at a an Oireachtas dinner in Galway on Wednesday night. Former Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary has
Aug 21, 2020 11:01
Drugs destined for Longford seized at Dublin parcel centre
Drugs which were addressed to a property in Longford were among items discovered by officers at the Dublin parcel hub this week. Over 2kgs of
Aug 21, 2020 10:44
Father and two children die in Donegal drowning tragedy
A 49 year old father and his two children, a 14 year old boy and a 6 year old girl have been killed after their
Aug 21, 2020 09:51
Over 2,000 homes remain without power across Longford, Leitrim, Roscommon and east Galway
Over 2,000 homes across the Shannonside region are still without power. There are up to 200 homes in the Arigna, Carrigallen and Drumshanbo areas
Aug 21, 2020 09:28
Longford businessman to expand cafe to include outdoor covered space to include space for stalls
A Longford businessman say he wants to help regenerate the area of Longford town he grew up in and is hopeful his new project will
Aug 21, 2020 09:10
Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary resigns over attendance at dinner also attended by Leitrim councillor
The Agriculture Minister Dara Calleary has resigned. He apologised for going to a golf event attended by 80 people that broke Covid 19 guidelines. The
Aug 21, 2020 08:30
Roscommon woman hopes to operate home produce stall again after roof was blown off in Storm
Niamh Hennigan sells vegetables, jams and free range eggs at an honesty box stall from a neighbours shed at Rockwood bridge between Athleague and Ballygar.
Aug 20, 2020 17:59
Over 5,000 still waiting for power restoration in Roscommon and Longford
Over 5,000 homes and businesses are still waiting for power to be restored across the Shannonside region this evening. Most of the power outages
Aug 20, 2020 17:48Shannonside Newsletter
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