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Local Gardaí highlighting efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour on public transport
Over 100 complaints of anti social behaviour were reported on local train routes in 2022
Nov 16, 2023 18:22
Local TD warns of consequences if diplomatic ties severed with Israel
The Roscommon Galway TD did support the Sinn Fein motion calling for Israel to be referred to the International Criminal Court.
Nov 16, 2023 17:15
Decrease in number of sexual offences in Shannonside region
The figures released by the CSO covers the Roscommon/Longford and Sligo/Leitrim Garda divisions.
Nov 16, 2023 14:47
Sligo Emergency Department once again under substantial pressure
Overall, there are 559 people waiting for a hospital bed across the country today.
Nov 16, 2023 13:21
Over 200 premises in the region remain without power this afternoon
Power has been restored to the vast majority of homes and businesses but some customers are still feeling the impact of Monday's storm.
Nov 16, 2023 13:11
Permission sought for development of 30 new homes locally
Faughnan Construction Ltd are seeking to demolish a home at Aghadegnan close to the Red Cow Roundabout.
Nov 16, 2023 11:15
HIQA inspection finds non-compliances at local facility
It found the 39-bed facility to compliant in nine regulations, substantially compliant in five, and non-compliant in four.
Nov 16, 2023 08:46
Funeral of former local TD taking place this morning
Tributes continue to pour in for the Longford man led by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and numerous former party and Government leaders.
Nov 16, 2023 08:35
'Check on your neighbours' urges local Councillor following three day power outage
Several hundred people in Longford and Roscommon remain without power this evening, with ESB crews set to restore remaining supplies within the next number of hours.
Nov 15, 2023 18:08
Local family to appear on Ireland's Fittest Family this Sunday evening
The McNamara family from Ballinameen are coached by Horse Racing legend Nina Carberry.
Nov 15, 2023 16:37
Local customers on ESB priority list criticise their response to power outages
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning, Longford Man Jim, described how his wife, who requires oxygen support, felt abandoned as they went without power for two days.
Nov 15, 2023 13:13
Local farmer believes more supports needed for young farmers starting out
Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice made comments at last weeks Oireachtas Agriculture Committee meeting that a negative image of agriculture is being portrayed in the media and in schools.
Nov 15, 2023 13:04
Local therapist says more vigilance needed regarding children's phone use
A recent UK study has also found that early access to sexually explicit content is causing changes in young people's behaviour.
Nov 15, 2023 12:59
Roscommon Gardaí arrest motorist following drug driving detection
He was arrested and the car seized, with a court date to follow.
Nov 15, 2023 12:07Shannonside Newsletter
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