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Hospitals expecting severe overcrowding as flu season to peak this week
The HSE is reporting 2,644 cases of flu in the first week of 2024.
Jan 8, 2024 08:53
Roscommon records lowest temperature nationwide as cold snap continues
Temperatures last night plummeted as low as minus 4.7 in Co. Roscommon.
Jan 8, 2024 08:27
Local Gardaí launch investigation following discovery of bodies in Longford
Gardaí are not treating the incident as a criminal investigation.
Jan 7, 2024 21:45
Local driver tests positive for cocaine and arrested by Gardaí
A quantity of cannabis was discovered on a rear seat passenger.
Jan 7, 2024 14:27
Local chef calls for culinary sector to increase appeal to young people
The Castlerea native began working in the culinary industry at just 13 years of age at a catering service.
Jan 7, 2024 12:11
Local protest against genocide in Palestine to take place today
The event is organised by the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
Jan 7, 2024 09:12
Court proceedings underway following armed robbery in Dublin
At around 10am, Gardaí were alerted to an incident in a Bookmakers on North Street in Swords.
Jan 7, 2024 07:57
Local MEP brands proposed medical tests for new drivers as ridiculous
The proposal forms part of an overhaul on driving license rules across the EU.
Jan 6, 2024 12:21
Chairman of New York St Patrick's Day parade says Technology causing disengagement
The Boyle native found that 85% of young Irish Americans aged between 18 and 35 are not part of any Irish organisation.
Jan 6, 2024 11:28
Drugs with estimated value of €236,000 seized in Athlone
The parcels originated from France and Spain and were destined for addresses in Dublin and Galway.
Jan 6, 2024 09:16
3 people dead in separate road collisions over 24 hour span
In the latest collision, a woman in her 20s was killed in Co Donegal having being hit by a car yesterday evening.
Jan 6, 2024 07:21
Council propose significant redevelopment works for Leitrim town
The authority has issued a site notice outlining a number of projects it plans to carry out in Drumshanbo.
Jan 5, 2024 18:10
Abuse on social media is having a detrimental effect on local politics
His comments come as the number of women running for positions on the county councils across the region continues to decline.
Jan 5, 2024 18:09
Local councillor says traffic safety plan for Castlerea is not suitable
He was speaking following a public meeting last night where locals voiced their concerns over the proposed new layout.
Jan 5, 2024 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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