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HSE reverse decision to cut homecare support for family in Roscommon
Mary Moore's 49-year-old daughter Martina gets home-help on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at her home in Drum.
Feb 5, 2025 13:13
Over 6,000 across the region still without power this afternoon
Meanwhile, The Cabinet has been discussing how to better prepare Ireland for future bad weather, following the fallout from Storm Eowyn.
Feb 5, 2025 13:07
Midlands Gardaí appeal for witnesses after ESB vans broken into
Tools were taken from both vehicles which were parked outside a local hotel in Mullingar.
Feb 5, 2025 13:04
74 hubs still open in Shannonside region for those without power
They have phone-charging facilities and hot drinks, and some have showers also.
Feb 5, 2025 12:17
Motorist arrested in Longford following alleged drug driving
The motorist was clocked driving close to 100 kilometers an hour through a busy town.
Feb 5, 2025 11:51
Cost of a stamp set to rise later this month
From the 27th of February the cost of posting a letter will jump by 25 cent to €1.65.
Feb 5, 2025 09:35
Thousands across the region now almost two weeks without power
The ESB says technicians from Austria, Finland, France, Britain, Germany and Norway are on the ground, helping to restore connections in the worst affected areas.
Feb 5, 2025 08:27
Motorists warned of icy conditions on local roads this morning
Temperatures dropped below freezing in the region overnight.
Feb 5, 2025 07:34
Planning sought for 100-acre solar farm in Carrick on Shannon
Elgin Energy Services says it would be based in the Meera and Tullyleague townlands.
Feb 5, 2025 07:30
Two arrested following alleged brawl outside of Courthouse
They were originally detained at Longford Garda Station before appearing back at Longford District Court in the afternoon.
Feb 4, 2025 18:21
'Hugely disappointing' Carrick post office is no longer in Leitrim - Stenson
An Post has confirmed it moved to Glancy's SuperValu in Cortober this morning.
Feb 4, 2025 17:56
LISTEN: Shannonside residents react as power woes continue - almost two weeks later
It includes 4,000 in Co Roscommon, 3,500 in Leitrim and 1,000 in Longford.
Feb 4, 2025 17:39
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after shots fired at homes in Ballinasloe
Gardaí are also looking to speak to anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured saloon car in the area.
Feb 4, 2025 16:19
Gardaí at the scene of a crash on N4 outside Carrick on Shannon
Motorists are advised there may be delays in the area this afternoon.
Feb 4, 2025 14:27Shannonside Newsletter
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