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Local farmer hailed as hero for snow day traffic rescues
Brian Beirne used his tractor to tow the stuck vehicles on to level ground, clearing the blockages and resuming the flow of traffic.
Mar 6, 2024 13:53
Local Senator brands Bus Eireann School Transport regulation as 'Ageist'
Speaking to Let's Talk, Senator Carrigy says that the exclusion of experienced and medically fit drivers because of their age is 'ludicrous.'
Mar 6, 2024 08:36
Retirement age for Gardaí and Defense Forces members increased
It's rising from 60 to 62 for those working as Gardaí or prison officers.
Mar 5, 2024 17:10
Midlands man faces 90 charges relating to child sexual abuse material, sexual assault & false imprisonment
The man is due to reappear on April 4, when it is hoped a book of evidence will be served.
Mar 5, 2024 17:04
Local Gardaí seize car found to be not insured
It was found on inspection that the driver had no licence and they had a forged insurance disc.
Mar 5, 2024 14:58
Gardaí arrest two men after cash and drugs seizures in Westmeath
A man in his 30's was detained after 62 thousand euro was found when Gardaí stopped and searched a car on the Dublin Road in Mullingar yesterday evening.
Mar 5, 2024 14:04
Significant drop in compliance levels at Roscommon Psyc Unit over 5 years
The Department of Psychiatry at Roscommon University Hospital was found to be non compliant in 6 out of 29 regulations in the MHC report.
Mar 5, 2024 13:58
Tributes paid to popular celebrity chef who passed away yesterday
Joe Shannon was a presenter with Ocean FM and provided contributions to Shannonside FM over a number of years.
Mar 5, 2024 13:53
Proposed housing development in Roscommon denied planning permission
Roscommon county planners have deemed the housing scheme to be unattractive, which would not accord with the character of the area and would injure its existing amenities.
Mar 5, 2024 13:46
Harkin calls to keep supports for nurses suffering with Long Covid
The payment has been extended several times over the last year but is to come to a definitive termination at the end of March.
Mar 5, 2024 11:20
New chair of the RTÉ board set to be named today
The former KPMG managing director is the current ESB chairman, and previously served on the board of the Irish Times.
Mar 5, 2024 08:29
Local Gardaí appeal for information following theft of beehives
The theft occurred at a property in Deer Park, Boyle between the 20th and 21st of February.
Mar 5, 2024 07:27
Gardaí seek witnesses to Longford Bookmaker raid
Two masked individuals entered the premises on Earl Street in Longford Town on Sunday evening.
Mar 4, 2024 18:11
Refugees unfairly blamed for lack of services in Ballaghaderreen says local businessman
Micheal Frain argues a lack of effective Government investment is putting a target on the back of international protection applicants.
Mar 4, 2024 17:16Shannonside Newsletter
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