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Planning granted for new democratic school in a Longford village
The plans would see three classrooms and ancillary facilities developed on the site, with works also including essential repairs, internal alterations, replacement of the existing septic tank.
Nov 17, 2023 11:14
Jozef Puska to be sentenced for murder of Ashling Murphy today
The Murphy family has the opportunity to deliver a victim impact statement before the Central Criminal Court today but they are not obliged to do so.
Nov 17, 2023 09:50
Over €200,000 allocated for flood defences in local village
The funds have been ring fenced to construct a containment structure with a headwall and a removal weir.
Nov 17, 2023 09:29
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 13:13Shannonside Newsletter
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