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Ballaghaderreen Leisure Centre will not re-open as talks break down
The leisure amenity in Ballaghaderreen, which is located at the former Abbeyfield Hotel, was planned to re-open under new management this year.
Jan 8, 2025 17:40
Local Vet says common sense should be applied by pet owners during cold spell
Parts of the Shannonside region could see temperatures as low as minus 6 degrees tonight with an orange weather alert coming into effect from 6pm.
Jan 8, 2025 17:15
Man arrested following alleged assault of taxi driver in Ballinasloe
Gardaí arrested a man in the aftermath of the incident and has since been charged.
Jan 8, 2025 14:52
Recommendations made to include apprenticeships on CAO website
It comes amid plans to reform the Leaving Cert exams.
Jan 8, 2025 13:24
Gardaí appeal for information following serious assault in Carrick
A man was discovered on Main Street with serious head injuries at 3am on Saturday, December 21st.
Jan 8, 2025 13:24
Construction work set to commence on 576-unit estate in Athlone
During its planning stage, An Bord Pleanála stated that the housing boost would have 'significant direct positive effects' for Athlone.
Jan 8, 2025 13:17
Motorists in the region urged not to make unnecessary journeys
Dangerous travelling conditions are being reported with many rural roads and footpaths resembling ice rinks while freezing fog is lingering across the day.
Jan 8, 2025 13:11
LISTEN: Retired cold case detective on Strokestown missing person case
Jan 8, 2025 13:01
Local MEP welcomes plans for new €1bn data centre in Co. Westmeath
The project will be spearheaded by Lumcloon Energy and the centre will achieve energy independence from the national grid.
Jan 8, 2025 11:38
Planning granted for substantial upgrade of Athlone cinema
The plans were granted with 10 conditions attached.
Jan 8, 2025 08:39
Farmers call for support during challenging weather conditions
The plummeting temperatures are having a serious impact on farmers particularly those in areas hit by snowfall.
Jan 8, 2025 07:40
'We believe his death is suspicious,' say missing man's two sisters after his body is found in Strokestown
His skeletal remains were found on farmland in Strokestown last month, on December 1.
Jan 7, 2025 21:09
Several Shannonside schools closed tomorrow due to cold snap
A status orange low temperature and ice warning is in place until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, for Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Jan 7, 2025 20:42
Calls for crack down on illegal use of E-Scooters in the Shannonside Region
It follows Gardaí in Longford renewing their appeal for witnesses to a collision in the county last November involving an E-Scooter.
Jan 7, 2025 17:30Shannonside Newsletter
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