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3 arrested after dramatic Garda pursuit in Westmeath
They are due to appear before Athlone District Court later this morning.
Feb 28, 2024 07:56
Man arrested after brandishing knife at the ATU Sligo campus
It's reported he threatened passers-by at the university, before being apprehended by Gardaí at around 2 o'clock this afternoon.
Feb 27, 2024 17:49
Tánaiste to call on HSE to release report into Longford woman's death
Byronny Sainsbury suffered fatal injuries following an incident with a horse in August 2021
Feb 27, 2024 17:19
Over 300 work permits issued in Shannonside region last year
Roscommon had the highest amount of work permits issued in the region last year with 138. Longford was close behind with 120 permits issued whilst Leitrim had the lowest in 2023 with 54.
Feb 27, 2024 15:15
Edgeworthstown found to have country's highest commercial vacancy rate
Boyle in Roscommon has also been recorded as having one of the highest rates.
Feb 27, 2024 15:08
Local Supervalu wins store of the year in national awards
There are over 200 Supervalu locations nationwide with 20 put forward to the finals of the awards.
Feb 27, 2024 14:38
Green light for Aldi to open North Longford store
ALDI want to construct a single storey foodstore, including off-license, with a gross floor area of 1,832 metres squared.
Feb 27, 2024 10:27
Major changes on the cards for school transport schemes
Many parents have struggled to try get their child a place on the bus to and from school.
Feb 27, 2024 08:46
Gardaí forced to abandon N4 chase as suspect flees on wrong side of road
It's now been confirmed that the vehicle had been stolen in Blanchardstown last Wednesday.
Feb 27, 2024 07:50
Local childcare representative calls for the Government to increase supports
The sector is suffering through a recruitment and retention crisis at the moment according to Amy Dowd, a local SIPTU early years union activist.
Feb 26, 2024 17:17
Over 200 people listed as homeless in the Shannonside region
The Mayo/Roscommon region registered the highest figure at 109.
Feb 26, 2024 15:22
Provision of MRI services at Mullingar Hospital takes major step forward
Today will see the imaging equipment powered on for the first time in order for the set up to be complete.
Feb 26, 2024 14:44
Local senator positive about future of Roscommon Post Office
It was announced last Friday that An Post will seek to appoint a Postmaster to take over the running of Roscommon post office in the current premises at The Square.
Feb 26, 2024 14:41
Planning permission granted for works at Roscommon Racecourse
The development will include the boring of a 4,546 cubic meter water storage lagoon and the construction of a pumping station.
Feb 26, 2024 11:17Shannonside Newsletter
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