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One person hospitalised following Boyle road crash
One person was removed from the scene to Sligo General Hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries.
Dec 1, 2023 08:22
Local Gardaí investigating discovery of body in Leitrim
The coroner has been notified and a post-mortem examination is due to take place.
Nov 30, 2023 18:34
"They might have changed the world because they changed ours" - Family react as a mother sentenced for double murder
The family described Thelma and Michael as happy fun-loving children overflowing with love and mischief.
Nov 30, 2023 17:15
President leads tributes to local environmentalist
The Minister for the Environment and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan also paid tribute to Michael, saying he was a giant of the Irish Environmental movement.
Nov 30, 2023 17:06
Gardaí investigating two separate fire incidents in Athlone area
Anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on 090 6498550.
Nov 30, 2023 16:08
Local Greyhound Action campaigner questions government spending
It comes as 800 thousand euro in extra funding was provided to the industry as part of Budget 2024.
Nov 30, 2023 13:18
Woman pleads guilty to murdering her children in Westmeath last year
Lynn Eager, of Winetown in Rathowen, Westmeath, was due to stand trial early next year, but was today handed a life sentence after pleading guilty to the murders.
Nov 30, 2023 13:05
Approximately €50,000 worth of jewellery taken in Athlone burglary
The burglary occurred in the Golden Island area of the town at approximately 3.15am this morning.
Nov 30, 2023 11:32
New traffic safety scheme proposed for Castlerea
The plans would include the creation of two signal controlled junctions and controlled pedestrian crossings in the town.
Nov 30, 2023 08:44
Local councillor calls for single authority to manage the River Shannon
His call comes following serious flooding in the Shannon Callows areas earlier in the year.
Nov 29, 2023 17:17
New safety initiatives launched in County Longford
See It, Say It encourages people to report suspicious activity to Gardaí while the app enables local members to check up on elderly residents and those with disabilities.
Nov 29, 2023 17:11
Local infrastructure must keep pace with Centre Parcs expansion says Councillor
The plans had been the subject of an appeal over the effects the existing development or any future expansion would have on regional infrastructure.
Nov 29, 2023 15:20
Contractor appointed to long awaited N5 Roads project
The initial contract was cancelled by Roscommon County Council after Roadbridge went into receivership last year.
Nov 29, 2023 14:56
Funding announced to promote local forestry projects
Over €101,000 has been ringfenced for a Woodland Festival in Leitrim titled 'Come See the Wood from the Trees'.
Nov 29, 2023 14:49Shannonside Newsletter
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