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Decision due today on new Aldi store proposed for Boyle
The German company wants to build the store in St Patrick Street, and there would be 96 car-parking spaces.
Apr 22, 2025 11:38
Pope Francis was the Pope for those ignored by other Pontiffs says local priest
Father Eamon O'Connor is a parish priest in Strokestown.
Apr 22, 2025 08:23
Boy dies after being struck by car in Mullingar
It happened shortly after 6.30pm yesterday evening, at the Farranshock Estate.
Apr 22, 2025 05:53
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after Longford crash
His bike collided with a car on a local road at Mullaghavorneen, Ballymacormack, shortly after 6pm.
Apr 21, 2025 22:39
Road closed after car and motorbike crash in Longford
It happened at around 6 o'clock this evening on a local road at Mullaghavorneen, Ballymacormack.
Apr 21, 2025 20:31
Pope died from stroke and heart failure, Vatican says
The Vatican's released more details of what happened, also revealing he had fallen into a coma.
Apr 21, 2025 20:14
Five people hospitalised after crash in Co Sligo
Gardai and emergency services responded after two cars collided on the N59 in Ballysadare shortly before 2:30pm.
Apr 21, 2025 20:03
Bishop Kevin Doran to hold special Mass for Pope Francis in Ballaghaderreen
It will be celebrated by the Bishop of Achonry and Elphin, Kevin Doran, in St Nathy's Cathedral at 6pm on Friday.
Apr 21, 2025 17:16
LISTEN: Local parish priest praises late Pope's term of inclusivity
Millions have paid tribute to the late pontiff since the news was announced by the Vatican, which will convene to appoint a new pope in the coming days.
Apr 21, 2025 14:53
Refusal for new housing development in Roscommon overturned by higher planning authority
Planners refused the application under three areas.
Apr 21, 2025 13:15
'No funding available' to reduce train delays between Maynooth and Mullingar
This would shorten journey times, but Irish Rail says there's currently no funding for the project.
Apr 21, 2025 12:12
LISTEN: Bishop Kevin Doran says Pope Francis "challenged us to think about what it means to be Christian"
On February 14th, Francis was admitted to hospital for treatment of bronchitis, where he was later diagnosed with bilateral pneumonia.
Apr 21, 2025 11:28
Local politicians express sadness following death of Pope Francis
The "People's Pope" appeared just yesterday to crowds of well-wishers at St. Peter's Basilica to give his Easter blessing.
Apr 21, 2025 10:36
Bishop of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise pays tribute to Pope Francis
The pontiff died at 7:35am following his long battle with pneumonia and "complex" health conditions.
Apr 21, 2025 09:49Shannonside Newsletter
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