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Local candidate slams NTA over Aircoach withdrawal
A National Transport Authority report concluded that there is no state obligation to replace the service that stopped in Ballinasloe and Athlone.
Apr 30, 2024 13:50
Planning permission sought for renovation of local sports facility
Mayflower Community Centre are looking to restore the courts at Carricknabrack, Drumshanbo.
Apr 30, 2024 13:36
High Court rejects Council move to block Leitrim refugee accommodation
Local residents held protests in the village last November saying existing services would be stretched to the limit.
Apr 30, 2024 08:51
Well known businessman to seek European Parliament seat in Midlands Northwest
Peter Casey also ran for Europe in 2019 but was unsuccessful.
Apr 30, 2024 07:58
Leitrim election candidate reveals facing discrimination after coming to Ireland
Lola Gonzalez Farrell is running for the Social Democrats in the local elections next month.
Apr 29, 2024 18:07
Over 500 marriages registered in Shannonside region last year
The figures come from a recent CSO report pertaining to the amount of marriages which took place nationwide in 2023.
Apr 29, 2024 17:35
Staff vote in favour of industrial action at Longford disability service
Staff were balloted over the last week, with 134 out of 136 staff voting in favour of the action.
Apr 29, 2024 16:27
Local childminder appeals to people to take action on new regulations
The Department says they would provide childminders with formal recognition and will also benefit children and families using their services.
Apr 29, 2024 13:20
Drop in number of reported burglaries in County Leitrim
However, drug driving arrests are up 34% from 11 to 32 incidents so far this year.
Apr 29, 2024 13:16
Local region to receive over €2.5 million from Department of Rural Development
The funds announced this afternoon are part of the Town and Village Funding Scheme which aims to tackle vacancy and dereliction.
Apr 29, 2024 13:12
ESB seeks permission to extend Ballaghaderreen substation
Works will include the partial removal of an existing palisade fence and the provision of a new electrical plant and equipment.
Apr 29, 2024 10:52
Claims relating to uninsured drivers rise by 13% in Roscommon
They were down by 13 per cent in Longford and dropped by 55 per cent in Leitrim.
Apr 29, 2024 08:13
Leitrim person on council housing waiting list for 15 years
There are a total of 252 people on the social housing waiting list in Leitrim, including 152 in the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District
Apr 29, 2024 06:25
Roscommon JPC chairman tells judges: 'Send more criminals to jail'
It comes as the country’s prisons are overcrowded, with almost 4,900 inmates behind bars – almost 400 more than capacity.
Apr 29, 2024 06:25Shannonside Newsletter
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