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Leitrim councillor calls for VAT rate to be lowered for hospitality sector
It's currently at 13.5%, after it was increased nearly a year ago.
Aug 30, 2024 13:02
Planning granted for housing development in South Roscommon
The project proposes to build 86 new housing units as well as a creche in Monksland.
Aug 30, 2024 12:58
Tenders opened for €15m development contract at Lough Key Forest Park
The organisation has advertised tenders for the project which is aimed at increasing capacity at the park, offering more activities on site and expanding available accommodation.
Aug 30, 2024 12:55
Roscommon Councillor seeking more supports in Castlerea
The Department of Integration confirmed that apartments located on St Patrick Street in Castlerea will be provided for the incoming families.
Aug 30, 2024 12:51
Roscommon man urges the public to not keep cash in their homes
John McGarry is from just outside Frenchpark in Co. Roscommon and had his house broken into last February.
Aug 30, 2024 11:23
First national Trail Conference to be held in Leitrim
Over 2,000 people are expected to head to the county for a wide programme of events over the weekend.
Aug 30, 2024 08:40
Brothers of Charity Services looking to develop premises in Roscommon
The charity opened their first services in Ireland in 1883 and is currently the largest provider of services for people with an intellectual disability in the country.
Aug 30, 2024 08:35
Minister admits parents were "let down" by inaccessibility of schools
Protests have taken place over the last few months, with some parents saying they have been rejected from as many as 30 schools.
Aug 30, 2024 08:32
Local counties have highest number of houses available to buy
The real estate agency used data from the most recent Daft.ie report on the property market and adjusted it to population figures.
Aug 29, 2024 16:24
Sinn Fein School Transport strategy could deliver 100,000 new bus spaces- Clarke
The opposition also say they will invest 250 million to build capacity in the system.
Aug 29, 2024 16:16
Athlone chef calls for hospitality VAT rate to be reduced
Many restaurants are opting for cheaper, imported produce, which the chef says is compromising the authenticity of local restaurants.
Aug 29, 2024 13:48
Roscommon publican speaks out about increasing rate of pub closures
A report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland showed that there are 2,000 fewer pubs today than in 2005.
Aug 29, 2024 13:41
Major recruitment drive launched for local carers
Home Instead provides private home care services, HSE Home Support Services, Live-in care services and specialist home care across the country, with offices covering Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Aug 29, 2024 13:28
Close to €10,000 worth of drugs seized in Longford Town bust
Searches carried out by local Gardaí on Richmond Street uncovered a quantity of suspected cocaine worth €7,000.
Aug 29, 2024 13:16Shannonside Newsletter
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