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Local MEP says it's time rural decline was addressed
Chris McManus was speaking ahead of a public meeting in Longford this afternoon to address these issues.
Mar 7, 2024 13:35
Planning decision appealed for Longford town development
Double Visas Investments Limited has applied for the change of use of the existing vacant and unfinished restaurant and retail units on Bridge Street in the town.
Mar 7, 2024 11:31
Late Late Toy Show star Saoírse Ruane passes away aged 12
She appeared on the Toy Show in 2020 where she discussed being diagnosed with cancer.
Mar 7, 2024 08:25
Close to €10,000 in court fines issued for littering & dumping last year in Longford
Of these, failure to pay fines resulted in 26 prosecutions initiated under the Litter pollution act.
Mar 7, 2024 07:49
Local Principal suggests changes needed to Leaving Cert
David Harding who is the principal of Abbey Community College in Boyle, County Roscommon, believes the current system doesn't suit some students.
Mar 6, 2024 17:21
Local Gardaí seize car following a number of traffic offences
The Roscommon Roads Policing unit clocked a driver this morning travelling over twice the speed limit at 103kp/h in a 50kp/h zone.
Mar 6, 2024 17:18
Local students congratulated in Seanad for international Junk Kouture win
The message behind the outfit designed by the Elphin students was one of encouragement for women to become involved in STEM subjects.
Mar 6, 2024 14:21
HSE not keen on rebuilding of Ballygar Health Centre following 2021 fire
While rebuilding the Health Centre on the main street remains an option for the HSE, they say the original site would not be suitable for both GP and enhanced primary care services in the future.
Mar 6, 2024 14:00
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 14:04Shannonside Newsletter
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