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Almost 300 suspected welfare fraud cases from Shannonside region reported this year
Over five hundred reports of suspected welfare fraud have been made about residents in the Shannonside Northern Sound region so far this year. According to
Jul 22, 2020 11:48
Euromillions prize of almost €50 million won in Ireland
Someone in Ireland has won 49.5 million euro in the lotto. The prize was picked up in the Euromillions draw last night, and it'
Jul 22, 2020 07:41
Government issues "green list" of 15 countries
The government has agreed on a 'green list' of 15 country's it's safe for people to travel to without having to quarantine upon
Jul 22, 2020 07:14
Highest number of Irish Covid-19 cases in a month confirmed today
36 more people have tested positive for Covid-19 -- the highest number of cases confirmed here in a day in more than a month. There
Jul 21, 2020 18:04
Minister for Farm Safety urges caution especially among older farmers
Junior Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon is appealing to older farmers to be extra cautious, and for all farmers to "call out" dangerous practices. The Kildare
Jul 21, 2020 16:45
Planning for four-hundred new homes near Athlone lodged with An Bord Pleanala
A planning application for over four hundred new homes in the Athlone area has been lodged with An Bord Pleanala. Castlestar (Athlone) Limited are hoping
Jul 21, 2020 16:32
Four men remanded in custody again following Longford violent incident
Four men who appeared in court at Cloverhill today in connection with a violent disturbance in Longford town earlier this month have been remanded in
Jul 21, 2020 16:25
Athlone shopping centre says access will only be allowed to people with facemasks
The Golden Island Shopping centre in Athlone has confirmed that the wearing of facemasks to enter the centre is now mandatory. The centre has issued
Jul 21, 2020 14:03
Hiqa report finds 30 staff at one nursing home tested positive for Covid
Almost 30 members of staff at one nursing home tested positive Covid 19. A report by the Health Watchdog on nursing home care, recommends reform
Jul 21, 2020 13:59
Local counties record varying decreases in amount of forestry cover last year
All counties in the Shannonside Northern Sound region recorded as decrease in their forestry cover last year. The level of coniferous forestry in Cavan almost
Jul 21, 2020 13:48
Mandate Union wants health officials to reveal more about Covid clusters in workplaces
The Mandate trade union wants health officials to reveal more details about the increase of coronavirus clusters in the workplace. It’s after the Acting
Jul 21, 2020 13:43
Longford and Roscommon parishes announce re-fixed dates for Communions and Confirmations
A number of churches and parishes in Longford, Roscommon as well as Athlone have confirmed re-fixed dates for confirmations and communions. The services were
Jul 21, 2020 13:34
Government to sign off on 'green list' for countries it is safe to travel to
Cabinet Ministers will sign off on the green list for countries it's safe to travel to tonight. It was due to be finalised yesterday
Jul 21, 2020 12:43
LISTEN: Longford butcher reveals inspiration behind charity work
Longford businessman Louis Herterich has become involved with the global charity Mary’s Meals which helps give 1.7 million children around the world a
Jul 21, 2020 12:11Shannonside Newsletter
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