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Give the Gift of Life: Urgent call for blood donations this Christmas
It's a challenging time for The Irish Blood Transfusion service because 45 clinics are lost due to the way Christmas falls this year.
Dec 29, 2024 08:24
Castlerea outdoor swimming pool set to open a month earlier next year
The facility didn't open until July this year because of a shortage of lifeguards.
Dec 28, 2024 12:51
Locals reminded to help with caring roles in the home over festive period
Family Carers Ireland are urging loved ones, neighbours and friends to check in on those tasked with full-time care.
Dec 28, 2024 12:29
Longford Town to see 'plenty' of development in 2025
Paddy Mahon says most councillors agree that the county town requires significant attention.
Dec 28, 2024 12:25
Local councillor hopeful Lough Funshinagh can be returned to its former state
Flood relief works at the former turlough have been held up by High Court actions by an environmental group since 2021.
Dec 28, 2024 09:31
Extra money announced to encourage new mums to breastfeed
Money is being invested in breast pumps for mums of babies born critically ill or pre term.
Dec 28, 2024 08:23
18 extra bedrooms planned for Ballagh refugee centre
On the first floor, there’d be 11 en suite bedrooms, all of which would be between 20 and 31 square metres.
Dec 27, 2024 23:32
Chief executive of Roscommon council calls for collaboration with other local authorities
Earlier this month, Roscommon councillors signed off on a record budget worth almost €80m for next year.
Dec 27, 2024 14:21
'Cash is king' - local MEP addresses cash ban at European Parliament
The measures come in an effort to combat money laundering.
Dec 27, 2024 12:13
Longford GAA club chair hopes government will support provision of new pool
Included in the plans for Monaduff Park are the construction of an astro turf pitch, hand ball alley, new lighting fixtures and perimeter fencing.
Dec 27, 2024 11:53
President of Carrick Chamber says 2024 was a good year for the town
Finola says 2024 was a decent one for business in Carrick.
Dec 27, 2024 09:52
Longford principal appeals for help to reach final target for new playing area
The fundraiser has now passed the €93,000 mark with a final target of €100,000 for the new playing surface.
Dec 27, 2024 09:26
Second person dies following hit and run in Blanchardstown
Yesterday it was confirmed a woman in her 30s died.
Dec 27, 2024 08:44
Mass in Knockcroghery to remember all those named on Shine A Light hospice tree
The popular annual fundraiser has so far raised thousands of euro for local Hospice services in south Roscommon.
Dec 26, 2024 13:34Shannonside Newsletter
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