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No new Covid deaths in Republic of Ireland today
No new deaths have been reported due to Covid 19. 18 new cases of the virus have been confirmed. The number of deaths due to
Jun 15, 2020 18:06
75-year-old man to spend rest of life in jail after conviction for abusing sister and his daughters
A 75-year-old man will spend most, if not all, of the rest of his life in prison for the repeated abuse of his
Jun 15, 2020 17:50
Emergency services attending scene of fire in Edgeworthstown
Emergency services are attending the scene of a fire in Edgeworthstown this afternoon. It's understood the blaze broke out in the vicinity of the
Jun 15, 2020 16:29
Marian Harkin says local TDs will examine all plans in new Programme for Government
Independent TDs from the Shannonside region say they will be considering the programme for government document very carefully over the next few days. Both sets
Jun 15, 2020 16:14
Man held knife during robbery of two Brazilian escorts at Roscommon apartment
A Romanian man will be sentenced later this month for his role in the robbery of two sex workers in Roscommon last year. Samuel Pop,
Jun 15, 2020 16:05
Government won't rule out making use of face masks mandatory
The government says it hasn't ruled out making face masks mandatory, but enforcing it would be difficult. A new information campaign has been launched
Jun 15, 2020 15:28
Average prison population in Castlerea just over 300 per day
The average number of people in custody in Castlerea prison last year was just over three hundred. According to the Annual report from the prison
Jun 15, 2020 13:42
Local TD doesn't believe major projects will be stalled by new government deal
A deal has been reached to form the next government. The leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens have signed off on
Jun 15, 2020 13:35
Further easing of maternity ward restrictions for partners at Mullingar hospital
Restrictions on partners attending maternity wards in the Midlands Regional Hospital in Mullingar have been further eased. All birth partners can now attend the labour
Jun 15, 2020 13:17
Longford RFC Club Notes 15 June
Longford RFC Club notes weekending June 14 <strong><u>Rugby is back</u></strong> It has been a while since I wrote full notes as
Jun 15, 2020 13:12
Roscommon racecourse gets ready for first post-Covid-19 race meeting today
Management at Roscommon racecourse say all regulations are in place for a full card at today’s meeting. Races will resume at the Lenabane track
Jun 15, 2020 13:07
Deal reached to form next government
A deal has been reached to form the next government. The leaders of Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Greens have signed off on
Jun 15, 2020 13:02
St. Brigids GAA Club Notes Weekending June 14
St. Brigids GAA club notes weekending June 14 <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Walking Track</strong></span> The club walking track has reopened with
Jun 15, 2020 12:33
Status Orange rain warning for local counties until 6pm
A status orange rain warning has been issued for four counties. The alert is in place in Longford, Leitrim, Cavan and Roscommon until 6pm this
Jun 15, 2020 12:06Shannonside Newsletter
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