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Leitrim environmental group welcomes new Government biosphere plans for Lough Allen
A proposal in the Programme for Government could be a massive tourism and environmental boost for County Leitrim. That's according to the Leitrim based
Jun 17, 2020 12:55
New rules on outdoor seating will help some local cafes
Jun 17, 2020 12:41
Date announced for rescheduled ordination of new Bishop of Achonry
The Diocese of Achonry has confirmed the rescheduled ordination of the new Bishop for the region will take place in August. Fr Paul Dempsey was
Jun 17, 2020 12:12
Eagle flies for Blackmore and Mullins in Martin Molony
Rachael Blackmore followed up her first flat winner of the season with her biggest career success on the level, giving Oriental Eagle (18/1) a
Jun 17, 2020 12:00
Longford county librarian says new 'contact and collect' service has been huge success
Longford County Librarian Mary Carleton Reynolds says there's been a great response to the new "contact and collect" service which began at libraries all
Jun 17, 2020 11:04
HPSC issues draft guidelines to reduce two meter rule to one for pubs and restaurants that serve food
Social distancing rules may change for the reopening of pubs and restaurants that serve food, but only if you leave after 90 minutes. It’s
Jun 17, 2020 07:54
AIT confirms plans to re-open on a phased basis in September
Athlone Institute of Technology has confirmed that students will be introduced back to its facilities on a phased basis in September. From 14th September, second,
Jun 17, 2020 07:45
Bord na Mona welcomes windfarm decision as local representatives reject claims of its benefits
Bord na Mona has welcomed the decision to grant planning permission for over twenty wind turbines in south Longford. The semi state company has been
Jun 17, 2020 07:42Three further Covid deaths and 14 new cases
3 more people have died from Covid 19 here. 14 cases of the virus have also been confirmed. The death toll from the virus is
Jun 16, 2020 18:03
Gardai spat or coughed at 100 times since April
Gardaí have been spat or coughed at 100 times since April. However, there has been a high level of co-operation with gardaí during the
Jun 16, 2020 17:20
Outdoor gathering of less than 5,000 people could return by September
Outdoor gatherings with less than 5,000 people may return as early as September. The government has left the door open for some gigs and
Jun 16, 2020 16:22
Bord na Mona to suspend peat harvesting and focus on bog rehab projects
Born na Mona is suspending its peat harvesting activities and prioritising peat rehabilitation. The Department of Climate Action and Environment says an enhanced bog rehabilitation
Jun 16, 2020 15:11
Local rural transport providers to encourage passengers to use facemasks
Rural transport providers in the Shannonside region are encouraging people to wear face coverings. While face coverings are not mandatory, companies that operate routes across
Jun 16, 2020 13:33
Irish Fiscal Council admits 10 billion euro stimulus package could be needed to reboot economy
Ireland could need a 10 billion euro stimulus package to boost the economy because of the Covid 19 pandemic. The Irish Fiscal Advisory Council is
Jun 16, 2020 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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