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Blow to Athlone/Galway Cycleway as consultants pull out
A new pedestrian and cycle bridge was officially opened over the River Shannon in Athlone last month as part of the route.
Sep 18, 2023 16:53
Tributes paid to local man who died at GAA game
Creggs GAA physio, Oleg Doroshkevich was taken ill in the dressing room following their victory against St. Aidan’s at Kilbride GAA grounds.
Sep 18, 2023 13:45
Local Senator welcomes RTÉ's halt in spending
Micheál Carrigy was speaking as Kevin Bakhurst says it isn't possible for the station to commit to a four-year contract for a photographer.
Sep 18, 2023 13:32
Leitrim school calls for urgent action to upgrade their campus
The school says 6 current classrooms are sub-standard and traffic congestion caused by children being dropped off is having a detrimental effect.
Sep 18, 2023 13:09
Carrick on Shannon McDonalds set to open in November
In a statement to Shannonside Northern Sound, McDonalds have confirmed that the restaurant is targeting an opening date of November 8th.
Sep 18, 2023 11:54
Athlone based unit to be deployed to Syria in coming weeks
The lead unit is the 6th infantry battalion from Custume Barracks in Athlone.
Sep 18, 2023 09:20
12 extra beds available in Portiuncula Hospital from today
The rooms will include 8 single en-suite rooms, and are set to double the existing single bedroom spaces in the hospital.
Sep 18, 2023 08:15
Taoiseach and Tánaiste attending UN assembly in New York
The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste Micheál Martin, Green Party leader Minister Eamon Ryan and Health Minister Stephen Donnelly will all attend meetings at the high level summit.
Sep 18, 2023 07:09
Planning sought for construction of new Longford housing development
The houses would consist of 8 two bed terraced houses and 2 three bed semi-detached houses.
Sep 17, 2023 14:48
TII issues concerns about car showroom developments in Athlone
The authority argued that the development's location endangers public safety due to the movement of the extra traffic that would accompany the completed project.
Sep 17, 2023 12:10
Unnecessary deaths more likely due to long trolley wait times in hospitals
5,210 patients have been without a bed in Irish hospitals since the beginning of September.
Sep 17, 2023 09:30
Positive aging celebrations to take place in Roscommon
The event is part of the Cultural Companions Programme, which is supported by Creative Ireland.
Sep 17, 2023 09:08
More placements available at TUS following new hospital partnership
The Technological University of the Shannon joined a partnership with the Bon Secours Hospital in Galway to create clinical placements for its nursing students.
Sep 16, 2023 14:50
Pride march to take place in Leitrim today
The Leitrim Pride March 2023 is starting at Scoil Mhuire, Dublin Road, Carrick on Shannon, at 1pm.
Sep 16, 2023 12:12Shannonside Newsletter
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