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Planning refusal upheld for pharmacy at Longford GP Practice
One issue raised in their decision was that anyone not using a car to access the site outside of the town would be put at a disadvantage.
Oct 16, 2024 07:51
Man taken to hospital following serious crash in Boyle
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Oct 15, 2024 19:39
Members of Shannonside hospitality sector take part in Dublin rally
Among the demands raised outside the Dáil today were the reduction of the VAT rate to 9% for the hospitality sector.
Oct 15, 2024 17:51
Local Senator wants investigation into suspected illegal peat extraction to run its course
It comes as the Environmental Protection Agency opened investigations into unauthorised activity in nine counties including Roscommon and Longford.
Oct 15, 2024 17:46
Close to 7,000 speeding fines issued locally so far this year
If a motorist drives over the speed limit they get three penalty points and a fixed charge fine of €160, with that amount growing to €240 if not paid within 28 days.
Oct 15, 2024 13:44
Former Leitrim councillors in line for €434,000 in retirement payouts
Independent Gerry Dolan was a councillor for almost 33 years, and he's due to get just under €96,000.
Oct 15, 2024 13:42
Gardaí appeal for witnesses to Longford burglary
The break in occurred at a residential property in Edgeworthstown yesterday evening.
Oct 15, 2024 13:30
Famine Museum founder completes 'Epic' walk on his 90th birthday
Jim Callery took on the 165km walk, following in the footsteps of famine victims, in a bid to raise funds for modern day immigration.
Oct 15, 2024 13:27
Public meeting to discuss housing of refugees at former Cuisle site
A spokesperson for the Department confirmed that the facility is currently being used to accommodate 26 people fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Oct 15, 2024 13:20
Senator Eugene Murphy still awaiting Fianna Fáil election decision
The party's constituencies committee has been considering adding him to the ticket in Roscommon-Galway, after he lost out to Ballygar GP Martin Daly in a selection convention.
Oct 15, 2024 11:58
LISTEN: Boyle postmaster expresses concern over sale of post office building
An Post is selling the three-storey premises in Shop Street, but insists the post office will remain in place.
Oct 15, 2024 09:13
Local concerns raised over sale of Boyle Post Office building
The post office will remain in place but the building itself is being sold.
Oct 15, 2024 08:30
Roscommon property tax increase to see major increase in community project funding
Roscommon County Council last month decided to apply the maximum increase from the basic rate next year.
Oct 15, 2024 07:45
Local hospitality businesses to protest Budget 2025 in Dublin today
Restaurant owners say that they have been badly let down by Government.
Oct 15, 2024 07:37Shannonside Newsletter
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