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Number of people in the region without power this morning
Carrigallen in county Leitrim is one of the worst hit areas in the region with over 2,000 customers without power.
Mar 1, 2024 11:07
Live School and Roads update
We are receiving a reports of a number school closures this morning. The blog will be updated as the morning develops.
Mar 1, 2024 08:24
Snow and Ice warning issued for Shannonside region
Met Éireann says there's the potential for icy stretches on untreated roads and poor visibility this morning.
Mar 1, 2024 08:15
Local TD would welcome changes to phone rules in schools
Similar changes have been suggested in the UK and Minister for Education Norma Foley brought the issue up last year.
Feb 29, 2024 17:08
Man admits hacking Twitter account of a Local MEP
In a Belgian court yesterday, former European parliamentary assistant Diarmuid Hayes admitted to hacking the Twitter account of Midlands-North West MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan.
Feb 29, 2024 17:02
Plans for Longford housing development given go ahead
AMC Developments limited applied to Longford County Council in July for the construction of 42 new homes.
Feb 29, 2024 13:23
Ballymahon Town Team celebrate new funding
It aims to boost employment and tourism and encourage people to live and work there.
Feb 29, 2024 13:10
Eir criticised over delay in reconnecting Longford Customer
Eir also confirmed that they are currently conducting a thorough review of this case to understand the delays and how they can improve.
Feb 29, 2024 12:30
Local town teams to benefit from new Government funding
It aims to boost employment and tourism and encourage people to live and work there.
Feb 29, 2024 07:57
Local MEP describes vote against mandatory motorist medical tests as 'Common Sense'
The proposal failed a vote today in the European Parliament.
Feb 28, 2024 15:06
Local research shows link between youth adversity and risk of self harm
Investigations found that girls and non-binary teens are more likely than boys to self-harm, and experience poorer mental health outcomes.
Feb 28, 2024 14:22
Farmers being ignored over EU Nature Restoration says Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane
The scheme aims to restore 20 per cent of the EU’s land and sea by 2030, and all ecosystems by 2050.
Feb 28, 2024 14:09
Go ahead for new Ballaghaderreen recycling centre
Permission had been sought for the change of use of the former Cigar factory in the Town.
Feb 28, 2024 14:04
Hope contracts for new Sligo Hospital wards to be signed in coming months
The Hospital is consistently one of the most overcrowded in the country according to daily INMO figures.
Feb 28, 2024 11:36Shannonside Newsletter
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