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€3 million in Housing Adaptation funding for local counties
The grant assists with adaptations, repairs or improvement works in order to make accommodation more suitable to the needs of older and disabled people.
May 31, 2024 08:19
Protest in Strokestown this Sunday against public realm works
Residents are concerned the plan will radically reduce the amount of car-parking in the town.
May 31, 2024 07:58
Local candidate says he's received threats prior to election
Sajjad Hussain is running as an Independent candidate in the Boyle Local Electoral Area.
May 30, 2024 17:35
Lough Funshinagh residents welcome Taoiseach's comments
Simon Harris said he would take a leading role in finding a permanent solution to the ongoing crisis in south Roscommon.
May 30, 2024 17:25
Taoiseach says no decision made regarding potential local sites for asylum seekers
Reports stated the plans include prefab units for 200 people at the former Columb Military Barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 people at a site in Athlone according to the Irish Independent.
May 30, 2024 13:59
Over 150 new beds announced for hospitals in Shannonside region
The new beds are part of the national Acute Inpatient Bed Capacity Expansion plan which will bring 3,352 new beds according to the Minister for Health.
May 30, 2024 13:51
Taoiseach to chair a meeting on Lough Funshinagh next month
Simon Harris met with families affected by the crisis in the south Roscommon area in recent weeks.
May 30, 2024 13:20
Planning refused for new Longford town apartments
County planners refused the planning permission citing issues with car parking requirements and the lack of existing tourism accommodation.
May 30, 2024 10:50
Sites in Athlone and Mullingar earmarked to house asylum seekers
According to the Irish Independent the plans include prefab units for 200 people at a former military barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 at a site in Athlone.
May 30, 2024 07:39
Planning sought for new telecommunications mast in a Westmeath village
The structure would carry antennae, dishes, remote radio units and associated equipment for provision of wireless data and broadband services.
May 30, 2024 07:18
Local TD says Government ignoring front line workers who contracted Covid
Minister Heather Humphries has said that it was unclear to her how it could be proven with reasonable certainty that an applicant had contracted Covid at work.
May 30, 2024 07:13
Local TD says Frenchpark roadworks will make village much safer
The junction has been the scene of a number of accidents in recent years.
May 29, 2024 18:03
Longford man who was reported missing is laid to rest
Peter Oliver Bohan's body was found last week, after he was reported missing from his home in Drumlish on Sunday, May 12th.
May 29, 2024 17:56
Decrease in birth rate across Shannonside region last year
The births were recorded over the 12 months of last year in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon with the average mother found to be 33 years old.
May 29, 2024 14:20Shannonside Newsletter
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