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Training begins for up to 25 new tourism posts in Lanesboro Ballyleague
Steps are underway to train and upskill people for up to 25 new jobs in tourism in Lanesboro Ballyleague. The positions are being developed through
Jul 3, 2020 17:40
Ballymahon author pays tribute to John McGahern after winning prize
Ballymahon author Adrian Duncan has paid tribute to Leitrim author John McGahern, having won the inaugural Book Prize in his name. The award from the
Jul 3, 2020 17:29
Connacht Sign Alex Wootton On Loan
Connacht rugby have confirmed the loan signing of Alex Wootton from Munster until the end of the 2020-21 season. The 25-year old can
Jul 3, 2020 13:23
Concern expressed that dozens of local pubs may not re-open later this month
Concern has been expressed that dozens of pubs across the Shannonside Northern Sound region may not open again later this month due to the pandemic.
Jul 3, 2020 13:09
Urgent action called for on water pipeline between Fenagh and Keshcarrigan
Houses and businesses in the Fenagh Keshcarrigan areas have had to endure water outages 12 times so far this year. That's according to local
Jul 3, 2020 13:05
Hiqa claims number of Covid-19 deaths has been overestimated
The number of Covid-19 deaths have been overestimated, according to HIQA. In a study, the watchdog recorded 1,200 excess deaths between March and
Jul 3, 2020 13:00
An Bord Pleanala refuses permission for Athlone FRC to relocate to Battery Heights
An Bord Pleanala has overturned a decision by Westmeath County Council granting permission for the relocation of the Family Resource Centre to a former residential
Jul 3, 2020 12:51
Michelle O'Neill apolgises for hurt caused by attending Bobby Storey's funeral
Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill says she's sorry for the hurt caused by her attendance at Bobby Storey's funeral. The deputy
Jul 3, 2020 11:25
Architects appointed to develop Abbeyshrule 'Yard Hub' project
Longford County Council has signed contracts to appoint architects for a new remote working hub in Abbeyshrule. It's hoped the 'Yard Hub' will provide
Jul 3, 2020 11:13
Chief Medical Officer takes time out to care for his wife
The government says we as a country owe Dr. Tony Holohan and his family a great debt of gratitude for his handling of the Covid-
Jul 3, 2020 08:12
Longford County Council's capital spend is 3.5 million euro in first quarter of 2020
Longford County Council spent just over €3.5 million on capital expenditure in the first quarter of the year. These figures cover the first three
Jul 3, 2020 07:46
Five arrested in Shannonside region about illegal horsemeat are released without charge
Five men have been released without charge in connection with an investigation into how illegal horsemeat made its way into the food chain. The men,
Jul 2, 2020 18:26
Leitrim group calls on people to drive move away from glyphosate
People across rural Ireland need to use alternatives to pesticides that have serious health and environmental risks. Leitrim based, research group, the Good Energies Alliance
Jul 2, 2020 18:24
Roscommon SF TD "very proud" to serve on front bench
Roscommon Galway Sinn Fein Deputy Claire Kerrane says she's very proud to be one of the Sinn Fein front bench after being appointed as
Jul 2, 2020 18:20Shannonside Newsletter
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