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Warning issued over toxic algae in Keeldra Lough
The notice also applies to animals.
Aug 15, 2025 14:49
Strokestown community playground to reopen next month
The project has got a donation of over €13,000 from the Mad Mick Tractor Run in Strokestown in April.
Aug 15, 2025 14:47
Memorial bench to hour the late Mike Prunty
The ceremony will take place at Corn Hill, Drumlish next Tuesday at 4 o'clock.
Aug 15, 2025 13:28
Major water works on the way for Athlone
It's due to essential works being carried out on the water network there on Monday and Tuesday.
Aug 15, 2025 13:26
Event to take place to honour Lanesborough priest
Fr Joseph Mullooly travelled from Longford to the Italian capital in the 1800s.
Aug 15, 2025 13:25
Athlone set for protest against asylum-seeker accommodation
It's taking place in Lissywollen at 2 o'clock.
Aug 15, 2025 13:23
Major Portiuncula protest rally to take place on Saturday
A major protest is taking place in Ballinasloe at 12 o'clock tomorrow over the decision, which was made last month.
Aug 15, 2025 13:05
Local hospital among the busiest in the country today
Nationally, there are 387 people waiting for a bed this morning with 255 of those on trolleys.
Aug 15, 2025 10:21
Former Castlerea chaplain to speak at Knock Novena today
Around 150,000 people are expected to attend the nine-day novena, which started on Wednesday.
Aug 15, 2025 07:41
Fundraising appeal raises over €3k for much-loved Mohill man's funeral
Tegan Egan, a friend of David's partner, has set up a GoFundMe appeal.
Aug 14, 2025 22:59
Local politicians welcome outdoor recreation funding
Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary announced funding for 221 projects across the country this morning.
Aug 14, 2025 18:04
Local shock as Mairead McGuinness withdraws from presidential race
In a statement issued earlier this afternoon, she described the decision as "very difficult" and that it was taken on medical advice.
Aug 14, 2025 17:26
Reopening of Boyle to Tulsk road delayed by two weeks
The road was due to reopen on August 25th but will now open on September 8th.
Aug 14, 2025 16:53
Mairead McGuinness pulls out of presidential election race on medical advice
Tánaiste Simon Harris says Mairead McGuinness has made an incredible contribution to public life in Ireland and in Europe.
Aug 14, 2025 16:07Shannonside Newsletter
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