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Planning appeal lodged against major Westmeath housing development
The development spans almost 10 hectares and is planned for the Petitswood area outside the town.
Dec 5, 2023 14:59
Suspended sentence handed to man found guilty for harassing local senator
David Larkin of Ardnacassa Lawns pleaded guilty last year of harassing Senator Micheal Carrigy over the course of a number of months in 2021 and 2022.
Dec 5, 2023 13:28
Local TD's preparing for this evenings no confidence vote in the Dáil
Minister Helen McEntee is set to comfortably survive the Sinn Fein motion today with the support of Government TDs and independent deputies.
Dec 5, 2023 13:28
Man found guilty of harassing local senator due to be sentenced today
The contact ranged from Facebook messages, to texts, to a voice mail, all of which included various threats to either the Senator or his children.
Dec 5, 2023 10:10
Double child benefit due today as part of Budget 2024 measures
It means that parents will get 280 euro per child.
Dec 5, 2023 09:11
Elderly woman killed in Longford road crash
The woman, who was the sole occupant of the car was brought to Tullamore Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
Dec 5, 2023 08:20
Local Gardaí currently attending N4 road traffic collision
Motorists are advised to avoid the route if possible
Dec 4, 2023 18:00
Local group concerned by lack of consultation regarding housing of refugees
Last Friday's meeting took place in St. Joseph's Hall and a number of public representatives including local TDs were in attendance.
Dec 4, 2023 17:30
Tributes paid to a well known local publican who passed away recently
He owned O'Donoghues pub in Dublin from 1977 to 1988.
Dec 4, 2023 17:23
Local food businesses continue to struggle with increased costs
It's latest figures show 188 food-led businesses have closed since July of this year.
Dec 4, 2023 13:17
Over 800 births registered across the region for first half of 2023
The statistics released by the CSO show the amount of births registered in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford from January to June of this year.
Dec 4, 2023 13:11
HSA investigating incident involving bull in Castlerea
The incident occurred after a bull escaped the abbatoir on Abbey Street and knocked a member of the public down on New Road.
Dec 4, 2023 11:23
13 million Euro won locally over the lifetime of EuroMillions draw
Just two local millionaires created locally since beginning of EuroMillions Lottery.
Dec 4, 2023 07:48
Local members of National Ukrainian Choir perform at the Bord Gáis
The choir is composed of 30 Ukrainians who fled from the Russian invasion.
Dec 3, 2023 14:52Shannonside Newsletter
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