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Calls for former RTÉ CFO to hand back €450,000 exit package payment
It was revealed yesterday that former Chief Financial Officer, Breda O’Keeffe, was paid €450,000 when she left her job at the state broadcaster.
Feb 15, 2024 09:19
Local TD criticises An Bord Pleanála in the Dáil
He thinks that there needs to be a strategic approach put in place due to the current housing crisis.
Feb 15, 2024 07:12
First reactions to former Longford Greyhound Track Masterplan
Local groups have called for the plan to be tweaked to include a lit running track using the former 550 metre Greyhound track loop.
Feb 14, 2024 18:13
Protesting farmers address Longford County Council meeting
Speaking to Shannonside FM News, local farmers stated that 'enough is enough'.
Feb 14, 2024 18:09
Calls for new running infrastructure at Albert Reynolds Peace Park
Part 8 planning permission is due to be lodged in the coming weeks for the expansion into lands adjacent to the Park.
Feb 14, 2024 13:53
IFA protest taking place in Longford this afternoon
Its ahead of a Longford County Council meeting at 4pm today where farmers want to engage with local councillors and deliver a clear message on farming issues.
Feb 14, 2024 13:47
Drumshanbo business owner delighted after visit of Chinese ambassador
Mr. He Xiangdong visited the distillery yesterday and was accompanied by Minister for European Affairs, Peter Burke, to celebrate the launch of Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin in China.
Feb 14, 2024 13:41
Plans approved for new ATM services in Roscommon Town
The application was approved with seven conditions attached.
Feb 14, 2024 11:29
Funeral of 6 year old boy found dead in Waterford to take place today
Meanwhile, his mother 37-year-old Ruth Purcell Healy appeared before a special sitting of Waterford District Court charged with his murder last night.
Feb 14, 2024 07:57
Planning set to be submitted for major extension of a Longford park
The extension is set to use lands purchased by Longford County Council to the north of the Park and will also include additional car parking facilities.
Feb 14, 2024 07:22
Calls for a purpose built dog park in Carrick on Shannon
He says apart from being a safe and sociable place to exercise your dog, it would provide another visitor attraction for the area.
Feb 13, 2024 17:31
Shannonside Region to benefit from derelict buildings transformation fund
The scheme will provide local authorities with funding of between €2m and €7m to refurbish disused heritage buildings in their areas.
Feb 13, 2024 15:00
Local TD calls for TV license fee to be scrapped
The Party also wants an amnesty for those facing prosecution for not paying it.
Feb 13, 2024 14:47
Local Gardaí arrest 3 in power tool theft crackdown
The two men and one woman are accused of involvement in the theft of a substantial amount of power tools from across the country.
Feb 13, 2024 14:05Shannonside Newsletter
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