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Over 17,000 school meal recipients locally
The objective of the School Meals Programme is to provide regular, nutritious food to children to support them in taking full advantage of the education provided to them.
Apr 2, 2026 18:12
Water main upgrades on the way for Abbeyshrule
The existing pipes were prone to bursts and leaks, leading to supply interruptions and the loss of treated drinking water.
Apr 2, 2026 18:11
Local farmers feeling the pinch at the pumps
Many filling stations continue to charge over 1 euro and 70 cents.
Apr 2, 2026 18:10
Syndicate claim €1 million Athlone prize
The winning ticket was purchased at Corrib Oil, Ballymahon Road in Athlone.
Apr 2, 2026 18:06
Investigations continuing into Athlone burglary
Gardaí attended the scene at a business premises at Payne's Lane at 9:25 pm on Tuesday.
Apr 2, 2026 13:46
Bank Holiday water safety appeal launched
Water Safety Ireland have issued a warning, as many take to the water across the Easter weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:44
Civic reception to celebrate Castlerea's All-Ireland success
Apr 2, 2026 13:42
Local region set for status yellow wind warning
The alert will be in operation until midnight on Saturday.
Apr 2, 2026 13:40
Two fatal road crashes locally so far this year
Nationally, road deaths are now more than 5 per cent higher than for the same period last year.
Apr 2, 2026 13:39
Gardaí issue appeal ahead of Bank Holiday weekend
A higher volume of traffic than usual is expected on roads in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon over the weekend.
Apr 2, 2026 13:37
Fuel crisis meeting to take place in Leitrim
Last Saturday, over 400 people who turned out at a similar meeting in Portlaoise to demand the reduction of the cost of diesel.
Apr 2, 2026 13:34
Calls for easing of local planning laws
It's felt current regulations have put a number of stumbling blocks in place.
Apr 2, 2026 13:33
Plans for astro turf pitch at Leitrim school
The plans include a new all weather playing pitch with fencing and netting.
Apr 2, 2026 12:56
Almost 7,000 cars fail NCT at local centres so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Apr 2, 2026 08:16Shannonside Newsletter
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