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High levels of overcrowding reported at local hospitals in November
Sligo University Hospital with 804 patients, and Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda, 265, were also significantly impacted by overcrowding.
Dec 1, 2023 13:47
New funding announced for local sports clubs and community centres
Funding can be used to develop walkways, spectator stands, parking facilities and improve accessibility.
Dec 1, 2023 13:43
Roscommon Scientist to make history as part of Ireland's first satellite launch
Local Physicist Gabriel Finneran has been part of the team at the UCD Space Science Group who have developed and built the satellite from scratch.
Dec 1, 2023 13:39
Longford records highest average rent increase nationally
Longford had the highest average rent for new tenancies in the region at €992.
Dec 1, 2023 13:34
Road Safety Information day taking place in Longford today
The RSA mobile interactive unit, is designed to educate and engage the public on road safety.
Dec 1, 2023 11:23
Over 41,000 domestic violence callouts recorded so far this year
The Government have previously said that combating domestic violence is a key priority for them.
Dec 1, 2023 09:57
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 11:32Shannonside Newsletter
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