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Driver arrested after two killed and dozens injured in German Christmas market car attack
Police have arrested the suspect - a 50-year-old doctor from Saudi Arabia - who moved to Germany in 2006.
Dec 21, 2024 08:08
Funeral arrangements confirmed for much-loved Strokestown resident who died from MND
Nicola Murphy (née Brennan), who lived in Gortlustia, Scramogue, died on Friday at the age of 45.
Dec 21, 2024 00:23
Tributes paid to Strokestown resident who died following battle with MND
Nicola Murphy, who lived in Scramogue, died earlier today while aged in her mid-40s.
Dec 20, 2024 17:00
Construction of Drumshanbo Exchange to start early next year
The new smart working hub could facilitate up to 40 jobs.
Dec 20, 2024 16:31
Ballinasloe Senator to contest Seanad elections next month
She has been nominated by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association to run on the agricultural panel.
Dec 20, 2024 16:19
PODCAST: Call for expansion of Carrick Flood Relief Scheme
Yesterday, we reported about a long-awaited flood relief scheme in Carrick-on-Shannon will go to planning next year.
Dec 20, 2024 16:12
PODCAST: Construction work to start on €6m working hub in Drumshanbo next year
It will see a working hub and creative studios being developed in the town centre.
Dec 20, 2024 16:05
PODCAST: Concern as air ambulance move from Athlone to Dublin confirmed
The National Ambulance Service has told Sinn Fein TD Claire Kerrane it was relocated to Baldonnel on December 3rd.
Dec 20, 2024 15:42
Met Éireann warns motorists of difficult driving conditions this weekend
A status yellow wind warning will be in place for Leitrim and seven other coastal counties.
Dec 20, 2024 13:14
Local TD says he would prefer if Healy-Raes are not involved in Government
Michael Healy Rae said earlier this week that he will support a Fianna Fail/Fine Gael Government if the people of Kerry are prioritised.
Dec 20, 2024 13:11
Athlone Air Ambulance temporarily moved to Dublin
It will return at the end of January, if repair works on the air ambulance hangar in Athlone are finished.
Dec 20, 2024 13:07
Athlone Councillor's Seanad Election bid is over
He said last week he'd be running after receiving a nomination, but he says that has fallen through.
Dec 20, 2024 13:04
Gardaí arrest motorist driving double the speed limit past local school
The driver of the vehicle was stopped and a subsequent roadside drugs test showed a positive result for cocaine and cannabis.
Dec 20, 2024 11:59
Refusal of Tulsk housing development appealed to An Bord Pleanála
The entrance to the proposed development entrance would be through the adjoining Meadowbrook Estate, which led to a number of submissions from local residents.
Dec 20, 2024 11:23Shannonside Newsletter
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