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Senior Green Party official from Leitrim believes Eamon Ryan made serious error using n-word in Dail
A Leitrim woman, who is chair of the Green Party's National Executive, says she believes party leader Eamon Ryan made a serious error in
Jun 12, 2020 16:50
Man avoids jail for role in Castlerea prison assault
A man has been handed a suspended prison sentence for partaking in an attack on a fellow inmate in Castlerea prison six years ago. Roscommon
Jun 12, 2020 16:33
Primary school pupils could be back in class for just one-day-a week unless two-metre rule eased
Primary school students may only return to school one day a week if the 2 metre social distancing rules are kept in place. It would
Jun 12, 2020 15:07
Warning issued on dangers of storage of alcohol-based sanitisers
Employers are being warned to be aware of the dangers associated with alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Dublin Fire Brigade has advised people to only store
Jun 12, 2020 14:23
Roscommon youth praised for discovery of ancient bog boat
A young Roscommon man has been praised for discovering an ancient oak bog boat that could be thousands of years old. A team of archaeologist
Jun 12, 2020 13:57
Funding boost for Taste Leitrim agri-tourism project
The Head of Enterprise at Leitrim County Council says funding for a new food tourism project in the region couldn't have come at a
Jun 12, 2020 13:32
Longford anti-racism protest will ensure strict social distancing
The organisers of an event to support the Black Lives Matter movement are assuring the public that strict social distancing will be in operation. The
Jun 12, 2020 13:10
Concerns raised over lack of people using facemasks in public
Concerns have been raised around the lack of people wearing facemasks. The current advice is that they should be worn in places where social distancing
Jun 12, 2020 12:48
N55 between Ballymahon and Edgeworthstown closed for four days in July
Longford council is giving notice of the closure of the N55 between Edgeworthstown and Ballymahon next month. The proposed road closure will take place from
Jun 12, 2020 11:31
Two of the eight new cases of coronavirus confirmed in Roscommon
Public health officials are warning some people who've recovered from Covid-19 are still experiencing long-term side effects and aren't back to
Jun 12, 2020 08:25
Longford anti-racism march to go ahead this Saturday
The organisers of an anti-racism protest which had been scheduled to take place in Longford last Saturday have announced they are going ahead with
Jun 11, 2020 21:45
Green Party leader apologises for using 'n-word' in Dail
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has apologised for using the n-word in the Dáil. But some of his party councillors have expressed disappointment
Jun 11, 2020 18:28Eight further Irish Covid-19 deaths confirmed
Eight more people with Covid-19 have passed away in the Republic. The death toll from the disease since the beginning of the outbreak stands
Jun 11, 2020 18:23
Leitrim TD wants explanation on burning of Lunney case vehicle
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny says he was “shocked” to hear that a vehicle recovered in the investigation into the false imprisonment of Kevin
Jun 11, 2020 18:21Shannonside Newsletter
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