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Covid outbreaks and trolley crisis severely affecting local hospital
Hospital management say they are currently managing five COVID outbreaks on site.
Dec 19, 2023 07:49
Local councillor hopeful CCTV will be in place by end of the year
Fine Gael councillor Paul Ross called for an update on the installation of cameras in Ballymahon and Edgeworthstown at a recent Ballymahon Municipal District meeting.
Dec 18, 2023 17:19
Gardaí continuing investigations into Ballinasloe and Athlone incidents
They are investigating the discharge of a firearm in Ballinasloe last Friday and a burglary of a jewellery shop in Athlone last month.
Dec 18, 2023 17:14
Roscommon Men's Choir to host charity events this Christmas
The group will be singing on St Stephen's Day at Hannon's Hotel to raise funds for the Western Alzheimer's Society.
Dec 18, 2023 14:32
Councillors agree to honour local woman with monument
Scramogue native, Dr Brigid Lyons, was a member of Cumann na mBan and became the first and only female officer in the Irish Free State Army.
Dec 18, 2023 13:12
Almost 80 people across the region waiting for hospital bed today
Nationally, 545 people are waiting for beds in hospitals around the country this morning with 100 waiting in University Hospital Limerick.
Dec 18, 2023 13:03
Last day for posting Christmas cards to Europe and UK
You have until December 21st to post cards and parcels to the rest of Ireland.
Dec 18, 2023 08:52
Average Shannonside earnings over €43,000 last year
Roscommon had the highest average annual earnings for 2022 in the region at €44,833.
Dec 18, 2023 08:43
Planning permission lodged for new commercial development in Athlone
The warehouse would incorporate a two storey office at 118 square metres per floor.
Dec 17, 2023 14:57
Concerns raised regarding discrepancies in TB system for cattle
Leitrim councillor Paddy O'Rourke says trauma for famers doesn't end when animals go down with bovine tuberculosis.
Dec 17, 2023 12:15
Roscommon mother and daughter receive prestigious award from RSA
They received their award from Minister of State for Transport Jack Chambers at the RSA Leading Lights in Road Safety Awards recently.
Dec 17, 2023 08:46
Concerns raised over upgrade plans at Dublin Airport
This would allow passenger numbers to rise from 32 million to 40 million per year.
Dec 17, 2023 07:22
New art exhibition of Roscommon based artist now available to the public
The exhibition is designed to appeal and inform younger audiences of noteworthy people from County Roscommon.
Dec 16, 2023 12:52
Funding allocated to support participation of women in 2024 local elections
The funding was announced last week by Minister for Local Government and Planning, Kieran O’Donnell.
Dec 16, 2023 10:48Shannonside Newsletter
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