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Health Minister warns about risks around international travel this summer
The Health Minister says the "big risk" of a spike in coronavirus cases comes from international travel. The government has committed to publishing a list
Jun 28, 2020 14:01Health officials raise concerns over new cases of coronavirus among younger people
Health officials have raised concerns over a "worrying trend" in the number of new coronavirus cases among young people. Nearly half of the 23 cases
Jun 28, 2020 10:36
New Cathaoirleach of the Boyle Municipal District is hopeful that all major projects will still go ahead
The new Cathaoirleach of the Boyle Municipal District is hoping that all major projects in the area will proceed despite the setbacks arising out of
Jun 28, 2020 10:08
The Ballinasloe Fair and Festival cancelled for 2020
The Ballinasloe fair and festival will be not happening this year, the committee has confirmed. They said that the decision was taken in the interests
Jun 28, 2020 09:58
Nine of the fifteen ministers appointed to cabinet yesterday are from Dublin
Nine of the fifteen ministers appointed to cabinet yesterday are from Dublin and the neighbouring counties of Meath and Wicklow. And with three in Cork,
Jun 28, 2020 08:54
Drugs with an estimated value of over 33,000 euros seized at Athlone mail centre
Investigations are ongoing after a seizure of drugs was made at the Athlone mail centre this week. The drugs, with an estimated value of €33,
Jun 28, 2020 08:30
Santiago Wins O’Brien's 14th Irish Derby
Santiago held off the late thrust of stablemate Tiger Moth by a head to provide trainer Aidan O’Brien with his 14th Dubai Duty Free
Jun 27, 2020 21:17
Aisling Dolan confirmed as Taoiseach nominee to Seanad
The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin has announced his eleven nominees to Seanad Éireann. Senator Regina Doherty will be the Leader of the Seanad. Ballinasloe Fine
Jun 27, 2020 20:29
New Taoiseach confirms all Ministers in Cabinet
The new cabinet of Ministers has been appointed. Helen McEntee has been promoted to Justice Minister. Darragh O'Brien is the new Housing Minister with
Jun 27, 2020 19:05
Micheál Martin has been elected as Taoiseach by the Dáil.
Micheál Martin has been elected as Taoiseach by the Dáil. In a moment that ends civil war politics in Ireland Fine Gael and
Jun 27, 2020 13:18
People are being encouraged to do a virtual walk of Croagh Patrick this year.
People around the country are being encouraged to do their own virtual ascent of Croagh Patrick this weekend in aid of three Irish charities associated
Jun 27, 2020 10:57
Status yellow rainfall warning for Leitrim
A status yellow rainfall alert came into effect from 9am affecting Donegal, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo. Heay rain and strong winds are forecast while there
Jun 27, 2020 10:10
Roscommon County Council dealt with the largest amount of freedom of information requests in the region
Local authorities in the Shannonside Northern Sound region dealt with over five-hundred Freedom of information applications last year. A new report published by the
Jun 27, 2020 09:37
Micheál Martin to be elected Taoiseach this afternoon.
Micheál Martin will be elected Taoiseach today at a special sitting of the Dáil. It comes after the members of Fine Gael, Fianna
Jun 27, 2020 09:24Shannonside Newsletter
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