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Businesses urged to become aware of hidden disabilities through sunflower lanyards
Disability advocates in Longford are urging businesses and shoppers to be more aware of people wearing sunflower lanyards. It's green with sunflowers and is
Aug 13, 2020 18:1092 cases of Covid confirmed today with Dublin and Kildare accounting for over half
92 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the Republic of Ireland today. Dublin and Kildare both account for 24 cases each. Health officials
Aug 13, 2020 18:08
Department of Education says no advice issued on wearing of uniforms in schools
The Department of Education has not been issued with any public health advice regarding the wearing of school uniforms. There are concerns that students may
Aug 13, 2020 18:02
Leitrim's Shed distillery all set to launch visitor experience
Drumshanbo's Shed Distillery is to launch its Visitor Experience at the food hub next month. The 3 million euro centre, which is home to
Aug 13, 2020 18:02
Two women rescued off coast of Galway said to be doing well
Two women, rescued after spending 15 hours in the water off County Galway, are said to be doing well. The paddleboarders had set off from
Aug 13, 2020 17:26
Major development planned at St. Brigid’s GAA club
St. Brigid’s GAA club has launched a major development project involving the construction of a new gym and meeting room along with a series
Aug 13, 2020 14:17
Longford Jadotville veteran deeply unhappy at bravery medal snub by government
A Longford resident, who was part of the Siege of Jadotville almost sixty years ago, has expressed his disappointment that medals honouring the soldiers will
Aug 13, 2020 13:40
1,000 pre-historic tools found on Glencar lakeshore on Leitrim Sligo border
The very fine weather conditions at the beginning of summer has led to the discovery of up to 1,000 pre-historic tools on the
Aug 13, 2020 13:23
Committee hears meat factory workers walk tightrope everyday and work even when sick
The Oireachtas Covid Committee's heard meat factory employees walk a tightrope every day, and go to work even if they're sick. Unions representing
Aug 13, 2020 13:08
Two missing paddle boarders found alive in sea at Galway
A major search for two women missing off the coast of Galway has been called-off after they were found alive a short time ago.
Aug 13, 2020 12:57
Plans to extend north Longford quarry approved as residents' appeal deemed invalid
Plans for the extension of a family-owned quarry in north Longford can now proceed after an appeal to An Bord Pleanala was deemed invalid.
Aug 13, 2020 12:45
lrish Rail to plant 10 acres of native woodland near Carrick-on-Shannon
10 acres of land near the rail line at Carrick-on-Shannon is set to become the first area in Ireland to be planted with
Aug 13, 2020 10:54
Man in his 20s stabbed to death in Dublin
A man in his 20s has been stabbed to death on the Northside of Dublin. It happened at a house on St Lawrence Road in
Aug 13, 2020 10:25One new case of Covid-19 in Roscommon
One new case of Covid-19 has been confirmed in Roscommon. The county had gone a number of weeks without having any new case, but
Aug 13, 2020 08:42Shannonside Newsletter
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