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ESB should compensate people still without power - Kerrane
Over 6,000 homes, farms and businesses in the Shannonside region remain without electricity - nearly two weeks after Storm Eowyn.
Feb 5, 2025 17:18
Man dies in accident on farm in Mohill
It happened on a farm in Mohill yesterday between 3.30 in the afternoon and 8 o'clock in the evening.
Feb 5, 2025 17:05
Driver caught speeding at 206kph in Ballinasloe
More than 2,200 drivers were caught speeding during the Garda Bank Holiday weekend road policing operation.
Feb 5, 2025 15:07
LISTEN: Shannonside locals on 13 days without power - as over 6,000 still have no electricity
Sinead Flood, from Edgeworthstown, has been told she won't have power back until Sunday night.
Feb 5, 2025 13:40
Local Cllr critical of change to speed limits on some roads
They'll drop from 80 kilometres per hour to 60 on Friday, on rural local roads throughout the country.
Feb 5, 2025 13:29
An Post criticised for decision to increase price of stamps
The 25 cent hikes comes into effect from February 27th, bringing the cost of posting a card or letter to €1.65
Feb 5, 2025 13:25
Roscommon Post Office set to move location next month
An Post confirms it will move to Fleming's SuperValu on Main Street on March 14th.
Feb 5, 2025 13:16
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 08:27Shannonside Newsletter
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