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Longford Westmeath Junior Minister explains rationale for sport restrictions
Concern over people congregating before and after sporting events is the reason why activities have been moved back to behind closed doors. That's according
Aug 19, 2020 13:33
Status red wind alert issued for Cork
A status red wind alert has been issued for Cork. It comes ahead of the arrival of Storm Ellen, while orange and yellow warnings have
Aug 19, 2020 13:08
Longford GP and IMO President hoping issues with delays to test results will be resolved
The President of the IMO is hopeful any issues with delays to testing, or people getting results, will be resolved soon. Longford GP Padraig McGarry
Aug 19, 2020 12:57
Storm Ellen set to be stronger than Extra Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Ireland Weather Channel says today's Storm Ellen is on course to be stronger than Extra Tropical Storm Ophelia. Cathal Nolan says he expects
Aug 19, 2020 10:43
Sligo Leitrim TD says new measures on outdoor gatherings to tackle spread of Covid 19 are retrograde
The government has warned the country is at a 'tipping point' as new restrictions come into effect to tackle the spread of Covid-19. Public
Aug 19, 2020 08:28
Frustration over vandalism to public toilets at Doon shore
A Boyle resident is condemning the actions of people who've recently vandalised the public toilets provided by Roscommon County Council at Doon Shore on
Aug 19, 2020 08:20
CBS Roscommon win All-Ireland golf title
CBS Roscommon claimed the Irish Schools Senior title at Macroom on Tuesday seeing off Royal Belfast Academical Institute in the final. Having seen off the
Aug 18, 2020 17:57
Weddings and church services likely to be exempt from new Covid guidelines
Indoor gatherings will be limited to six people from three different households in new measures to be announced by the government. A far more significant
Aug 18, 2020 17:47
Local minister urges small tourism firms to apply for special Covid grant
Sligo/Leitrim TD and Minister of State Frank Feighan is encouraging local tourism businesses to apply for a new Covid-10 Adaptation Fund which has
Aug 18, 2020 17:07
Kiernan Milling appeals refusal of permission for wind turbine in Granard
A Granard company has lodged an appeal with An Bord Pleanála against a decision by Longford County Council to refuse it planning permission for
Aug 18, 2020 17:01
AIT President hoping they can deliver as many as possible 'on-campus' services for students
The President of Athlone Institute of Technology says they are hoping to deliver as much as is possible on campus when the colleges return next
Aug 18, 2020 16:56
Roscommon Galway TD calls for clarity and leadership on resurgence of Covid-19
A Roscommon Galway TD says Ireland needs leadership, clarity and to pull back on the green jersey to manage this resurgence of Corona Virus cases.
Aug 18, 2020 14:30
Work begins to repair surface at Roscommon retail park
Work is underway to repair the access road and car park at Centre Point Retail park in Roscommon. Motorists had been expressing concern over large
Aug 18, 2020 14:07
Athlone IT to go to tender for new STEM building worth €15 million
Athlone IT is to proceed with a new building for Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths or STEM subjects. The Westmeath college is one six successful
Aug 18, 2020 13:44Shannonside Newsletter
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