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Works continuing on new upgrades at Ireland West Airport
Head of marketing, Donal Healy, confirmed that works began earlier this month and are set to continue over the winter.
Dec 30, 2024 08:46
Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100
He had ancestors from Co Antrim and had visitied Ireland a number of times.
Dec 30, 2024 08:05
The Shed Distillery & Visitor Experience welcomed 30,000 guests in 2024
It's one of the leading tourist attractions in the region, according to Fáilte Ireland figures.
Dec 29, 2024 14:46
Shoppers across Shannonside region urged to buy local
With Christmas offering the busiest and most profitable period for businesses, the Irish SME association is reminding people to continue boosting the local economy in their day-to-day lives in the new year.
Dec 29, 2024 11:45
Roscommon's An Rioga to create 20 jobs by end of 2025
The Chief Executive of Roscommon County Council, Shane Tiernan says they are making progress in attracting businesses to set up on the upper floors of King House.
Dec 29, 2024 11:36
Scarcity of GP services across the Shannonside region
Fine Gael Cllr Alan Harney raised the issue at the most recent regional health forum meeting.
Dec 29, 2024 09:32
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 14:21Shannonside Newsletter
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