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TD wants social media users to provide identification
The Roscommon Galway representative said a number of politicians had moved away from certain social media platforms.
Apr 5, 2024 13:14
Local GP says misinformation impacting on public health
Castlerea doctor Madeline Ní Dhálaigh said false information around vaccines has seen measles return to the fore in Ireland.
Apr 5, 2024 13:08
Former midlands broadcaster to run in European Elections
He worked for RTE for 27 years before retiring in 2021 as Midlands Correspondent for the broadcaster.
Apr 5, 2024 12:24
Center Parcs seeking planning for new development in Longford
The plans include the development of close to 200 new lodges, sauna pods and staff welfare facilities along with a new coffee shop and restaurant at the resort in Longford.
Apr 5, 2024 12:22
Man and woman killed in Cork house fire
Emergency services were called to a house at around 11.15 last night.
Apr 5, 2024 10:38
90% rise in the level of investment fraud in Ireland
Investment fraud is where criminals pose as finance managers and lure people into investing money into schemes or companies that don't exist.
Apr 5, 2024 10:22
Fire service tackle vehicle blaze close to former Longford hotel
The scene is currently being preserved for a technical examination.
Apr 5, 2024 09:40
Local Gardaí issue warning over counterfeit insurance discs
The fake turned out to be a photocopy of some one else's insurance disc with amended dates.
Apr 5, 2024 08:32
New astro turf in Longford approaches final planning stages
The plans would see the upgrade and extension of the astro turf pitch at the Mall in Longford Town to full FAI competition guidelines.
Apr 4, 2024 17:16
Local ambulance response times criticised
There were 158 response times of at least an hour in the Shannonside region in 2023 - with 47 in Leitrim, 62 in Roscommon, and 49 in Longford.
Apr 4, 2024 16:55
Leitrim GAA train delayed over anti-social behaviour
Irish Rail confirmed the deferred Connolly-Sligo service departed Edgeworthstown 109 minutes late after Gardaí were called.
Apr 4, 2024 16:51
Local Gardaí crack down on drink and drug driving
Gardaí made arrests in Leitrim and Longford over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend.
Apr 4, 2024 13:25
Children's lives in danger over diabetes crisis in Mullingar Hospital, warns parent
The service has been cut back and is operating without any nursing support.
Apr 4, 2024 13:09
Roscommon councillor won't be seeking re-election
He said growing frustration around the political system was one of the reasons he would not contest the June elections.
Apr 4, 2024 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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