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Local concerns raised regarding dumping in County Longford
Similar dumping problems have been highlighted in County Roscommon beside bottle banks.
Mar 12, 2024 13:11
Aircoach to cease services to Dublin Airport from local stops
The Aircoach 706 and 706x service between Galway and Dublin is to cease operation on the 8th of April. The service stops in Athlone and Ballinasloe multiple times a day in each direction.
Mar 12, 2024 12:57
Roscommon County Council seeking planning for works at a local park
Plans include the resurfacing of the existing walkway, creation of a covered outdoor with age friendly seating and soft landscaping to include trees, shrubs and grass.
Mar 12, 2024 11:33
Veteran Broadcaster and Journalist Charlie Bird dies age 74
He had been living with motor neuron disease since 2021
Mar 12, 2024 10:12
Local TD highlights ambiguity in wording of referendums
In the Shannonside region, both referendums were rejected by well over 70% of voters.
Mar 12, 2024 08:39
Taoiseach urges Ireland and US co-operation to secure ceasefire in Gaza
Speaking in Boston, Leo Varadkar says the "cries of the innocent will haunt us forever if we stay silent".
Mar 12, 2024 08:07
CAB identify over 100 active targets in Shannonside region
Since 1996, the bureau has seized over €174 million in taxes and €6.5 million in social protection recoveries.
Mar 11, 2024 17:57
Man in 60s charged in relation to Monaghan road deaths
The defendant is charged with dangerous driving causing the death of teenagers Kiea McCann and Dlava Mohammed and also dangerous driving causing serious bodily harm to another person.
Mar 11, 2024 17:51
Two arrested in investigation into Longford Bookie raid
The men, both aged in their 40s, remain in custody at a Garda Station in Longford at this time.
Mar 11, 2024 17:43
Mayor of Longford's twin town to lead this year's St. Patrick's Day parade
Mayor of Noyal Chatillon-sur-Seiche, Sébastien Guéret, will be the Grand Marshal at the local celebrations, to mark the long history of twinning between the two towns.
Mar 11, 2024 13:06
Local candidate says referendum sent Government a clear message
Turnout was 44.36 per cent and this marked a 19 per cent drop since the 2018 abortion referendum.
Mar 11, 2024 13:06
Works expected to commence soon at local community nursing unit
It was confirmed that the building works are likely to take 24 months to complete.
Mar 11, 2024 13:01
Go ahead for upgrades at Longford Athletics club
The club has been operating a state of the art new athletics centre on the grounds of St. Mel's College.
Mar 11, 2024 12:14
Gardaí appeal for information following recent burglary in Leitrim
They say the male appeared to stay in the building for 3 hours, taking a number of identifiable old coins from the premises.
Mar 11, 2024 08:10Shannonside Newsletter
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