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Roscommon priest outlines changes to church ahead of resumption of masses this month
A Roscommon parish priest has been outlining how his local church intends to re-open to services and masses later this month. Fr Michael Donnelly
Jun 8, 2020 12:27
Just Transition Commissioner feels local Councils need to take lead in implementing plan
The Just Transition Commissioner believes the success of the plan to help communities move away from peat production will lie at the feet of County
Jun 8, 2020 10:54
Finishing touches being put to impressive writers mural in Carrick-on-Shannon
It's hoped that a mural in Carrick-on-Shannon, which depicts some of Leitrim's most famous writers and poets, will become a focal
Jun 8, 2020 10:27
Roscommon Chamber of Commerce issues shop local plea
Roscommon Chamber of Commerce President Brendan Allen says support for businesses that re-open this week will be vital in ensuring that they survive into
Jun 8, 2020 07:56
One new case of Covid 19 confirmed in Longford
There was just one new case of Covid-19 confirmed in the Shannonside Northern Sound region yesterday. Longford was the only local county seeing an
Jun 8, 2020 07:49
National hosepipe ban to take effect from midnight
A hosepipe ban will take effect across the country from midnight tonight and will last until the 21st of July. Irish Water's taking the
Jun 8, 2020 07:45Aidan O'Brien Trains Another 1000 Guineas Winner
Trainer Aidan O'Brien has won the QIPCO 1,000 Guineas for the fourth time in five years thanks to his only runner, Love. She
Jun 7, 2020 17:53
Catholic Church calls for volunteers ahead of reopening
The Catholic Church is asking for volunteers to clean churches so that some worshippers can start gathering for mass again in the weeks ahead. Bishops
Jun 7, 2020 13:21
Hopes progress made on women's issues can continue
Longford woman Louise Lovett says she hopes progress on women's issue that has been made during the past weeks of pandemic lockdown can be
Jun 7, 2020 13:17
Good response to Leitrim's "Good to Talk GAA" campaign
Leitrim GAA Chairman Enda Stenson says there's been a huge response in recent weeks to the "It's Good to Talk GAA" campaign in
Jun 7, 2020 11:09
Athlone the only local NCT centre reopening tomorrow
Motorists in the Shannonside Northern Sound region will have to wait a little longer for NCT centres in the region to re-open. Meanwhile, the
Jun 7, 2020 09:15
Alone welcomes next phase of lifting Covid-19 restrictions
Alone says it's brilliant we're moving into a new phase in the easing of coronavirus restrictions. It's welcoming the news shops are
Jun 7, 2020 08:34
Oisin Murphy And Kameko Land 2000 Guineas
Kameko trained by Andrew Balding and ridden by Oisin Murphy has landed the first classic of the flat season, the 2000 Guineas at Newmarket. Kameko
Jun 6, 2020 17:56
Fears that midwife-led maternity unit at Cavan hospital to be downgraded
The INMO says Cavan General Hospitals’ midwife-led unit – one of only two in Ireland – must not be downgraded. In a statement issued this afternoon
Jun 6, 2020 15:37Shannonside Newsletter
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