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Over 350 deaths at local emergency departments since 2019
The national figures show 5,428 deaths in Emergency Departments nationwide in the past five years.
Aug 7, 2024 13:35
Trial of a man accused of killing a Longford woman in the US adjourned until October
41 year old Sarah McNally, originally from Longford Town, had been living and working in the states for a number of years before her death.
Aug 7, 2024 13:35
Leitrim campaigner criticises Pro Life advertisement in local newspaper
A statement by Roscommon People editor Paul Healy said a review is underway 'on foot of the feedback received'.
Aug 7, 2024 13:22
Gardaí in Mullingar appealing for witnesses following alleged assault
Gardaí are investigating the incident on Austin Friar Street at around 5pm on Friday the 2nd of August.
Aug 7, 2024 11:34
Appeal lodged against Longford housing development
Issues had been raided by residents in the Deerpark estate over traffic increases leading to road safety concerns.
Aug 7, 2024 09:39
Joe Flaherty formally appointed Fianna Fail election candidate in Longford
The sitting TD was the only name on the list after Councillor Martin Monaghan withdrew his name following his nomination.
Aug 7, 2024 07:49
Local councillor welcomes roll out of new parking meters
Two meters will be rolled out in the Tesco car park and one in the Cathedral car park.
Aug 6, 2024 17:37
Fight against illegal dumping in Longford takes significant step forward
The CCTV will be intended to prevent illegal dumping and enforcing the Litter Pollution Act.
Aug 6, 2024 17:34
New sculpture unveiled at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown today
A life-size bronze sculpture titled 'The Gift' which commemorates the generous aid provided by the Choctaw Nation to Ireland during the Famine was unveiled this morning.
Aug 6, 2024 13:38
Celebrations continuing in Leitrim following All-Ireland success
Team captain Michelle Guckian says the team is still coming to terms with the achievement and paid tribute to manager Jonny Garrity and his backroom team.
Aug 6, 2024 13:35
Irish Olympic Track Cyclist with local links set to compete in Paris later today
Kelly Murphy is representing Team Ireland in the Women's Team Pursuit from 4.30pm this afternoon.
Aug 6, 2024 13:33
Bank Holiday campaign sees crackdown on local motorists
One car on the N4 at Drishoge in Carrick-on-Shannon was found to be travelling at 107 kilometres an hour in a 60km zone.
Aug 6, 2024 13:32
Fire-damaged Longford businesses could reopen sooner than expected
There had been fears it would take over a year to fix the damage caused by the blaze last Sunday week.
Aug 6, 2024 13:21
Local men's sheds set to benefit from new funding
Minister for Public Health and Wellbeing, Colm Burke announced this morning that €250,000 worth of funding will be made available to men's sheds across the country.
Aug 6, 2024 12:14Shannonside Newsletter
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