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Ballymahon Electoral District had highest concentration of Covid cases in Shannonside region
A new map has revealed the townlands with the largest concentration of Covid-19 positive cases in the Shannonside region. The Ballymahon Electoral District in
Jun 19, 2020 15:31
Just Transition is main concern for new Ballymahon MD Chair
The new Chairman of the Ballymahon Municipal District in Longford says the Just Transition project will be his main priority for the coming year. Fine
Jun 19, 2020 14:16
Retired Sergeant pays tribute to work of Colm Horkan on complex case
Retired Garda Sergeant John Hynes from Castlerea who was a close personal friend of Colm Horkan and his family has paid tribute today to the
Jun 19, 2020 13:55
Body of slain Garda to be brought home to Mayo this evening
Jun 19, 2020 13:41
Calls for books of condolences to be opened locally for Detective Garda Colm Horkan
There are calls in Longford and Roscommon for books of condolence to be opened to allow people express their sorrow at the death of Detective
Jun 19, 2020 11:18
Hairdressers and barbers set to re-open later this month
It's expected that hairdressers and barbers will get the go-ahead to open early on the 29th of June. They were scheduled to open
Jun 19, 2020 09:51
Bishop of Elphin urges calm as community comes to terms with shooting dead of garda Colm Horkan
Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran says the death of Detective Garda Colm Horkan has caused outrage in the area. Kevin Doran is speaking as communities
Jun 19, 2020 08:34
Man remains in custody in connection with Garda Detective's death as hundreds attend vigil
A man in his 40s remains in garda custody this morning in connection with the shooting dead of a Garda Detective in Castlerea. Over two
Jun 19, 2020 07:55
Man and son drown in Donegal water tragedy
A man in his 40s and his teenage son have drowned in a tragedy in Co Donegal. Emergency services recovered their bodies from Lough Keel,
Jun 18, 2020 21:44
Over two-hundred people attend candlelit vigil in Castlerea to remember Detective Garda
Hundreds of people have attended a vigil in Castlerea County Roscommon to remember Detective Garda Colm Horkan. The 49-year-old was shot dead in
Jun 18, 2020 21:19
Prayer vigil in Castlerea this evening for late Detective Garda Colm Horkan
A prayer vigil is to be held in Castlerea this evening at half past seven in memory of Detective Garda Colm Horkan who was shot
Jun 18, 2020 18:38
Garda colleagues remember Colm Horkan as "gentleman"
The Longford Roscommon garda division GRA representative Dave Conroy has been paying tribute to the late Detective Garda Colm Horkan. Speaking on the Lets Talk
Jun 18, 2020 16:13
Irish Golf Club Tournaments To Return
Golf’s major amateur and club competitions are set to return after the GUI gained agreement from member clubs. On May 13 2020 the GUI
Jun 18, 2020 13:55
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has arrived in Castlerea
Jun 18, 2020 13:51Shannonside Newsletter
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