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Use of Longford B&B for asylum seeker centre questioned by local Councillor
According to the Department of Integration, the B&B will host 24 people consisting of families seeking International Protection.
Mar 28, 2024 07:47
N61 outside of Roscommon Town closed following road crash
Local diversions are in place, with motorists warned to expect delays
Mar 28, 2024 07:34
Mohill man critical of local services for people with disabilities
He described services for people with disabilities in most hotels, pubs and restaurants as 'diabolical'.
Mar 27, 2024 17:57
Local mother highlights need for more special school spaces
She says there are currently 18 children in the Monksland area who are in need of special class spaces that do not currently exist.
Mar 27, 2024 17:47
Carrick Chamber rejects calls for street-drinking bylaw
Two local activists, Leslie O'Hora and Veronica Kelly, claimed it's needed to deal with unruly behaviour at weekends.
Mar 27, 2024 17:41
Local IFA chair says tillage sector in dire straits due to wet weather
He also highlighted the knock-on effect this would have on other sectors, including the feeding of livestock.
Mar 27, 2024 16:53
Staff at Mullingar Hospital highly praised in a new HIQA inspection report
As part of the inspection, HIQA staff spoke to patients, staff and management at the unit, as well as observing the delivery of care and record keeping.
Mar 27, 2024 14:50
Local publican says increased pint costs is a blow to the sector
Yesterday, Diageo announced they are increasing the cost of its beers because of "increased input costs."
Mar 27, 2024 14:07
Couple who died in Mayo house fire named as Roscommon locals
The fire broke out at around two o'clock on Tuesday morning in the Deerpark area of Swinford.
Mar 27, 2024 13:28
Gardaí seek witnesses following North Longford burglaries
Gardaí say sums of money and items were taken in the course of both incidents.
Mar 27, 2024 13:25
Major changes could be on the way to Ireland's immigration policy
It would mean a town's 'last hotel' wouldn't be used to house asylum seekers.
Mar 27, 2024 08:30
Local councillor says urgent action needed at Lough Funshinagh
The Independent councillor said water levels were now higher than they were in 2021 and local homes were in extreme danger.
Mar 27, 2024 07:28
Two children and a women killed in Mayo crash
Gardai are asking any witnesses or motorists with dashcam footage to contact them.
Mar 26, 2024 17:45
Two people killed following County Mayo house fire
The scene is preserved for a technical examination by the Garda Technical Bureau.
Mar 26, 2024 17:42Shannonside Newsletter
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