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Local TD says speed limit reductions not enough to make roads safer
Communities in Roscommon, Donegal, Louth and Kerry, and Mayo were plunged into sadness following fatal road traffic collisions.
Oct 9, 2023 13:18
Almost 30% of regional fires responded to within ten minutes
According to the latest NOAC report, local fire crews reached the scene of a reported fire within ten minutes in 27% of cases.
Oct 9, 2023 13:16
Teagasc to hold meetings across the region this week
Teagasc's information meetings will take place in Mullingar on the 10th October, Roscommon Town on the 11th, and in Longford on the Tuesday the 17th.
Oct 9, 2023 13:12
Planning sought for new supermarket in Roscommon
MCS River Village Ltd plan to build the one-storey premises, which includes an ancillary off-licence, on a greenfield site in Monksland.
Oct 9, 2023 12:20
Crime levels continue to rise in Longford
The first quarter of this year had shown the highest numbers of incidents of assault, harassments and threats to kill in four years.
Oct 9, 2023 10:51
Four lives lost on Irish roads over the weekend
In Roscommon a 25-year-old man was killed in a single vehicle collision near Athleague yesterday morning.
Oct 9, 2023 10:50
Shannon Airport closed this morning due to heavy fog
The airport is closed this morning due to heavy fog affecting maintenance works, with the operator saying they expect the airport to reopen soon.
Oct 9, 2023 10:49
Shannonside region among best agricultural performers last year
Over 35 events are taking place around the country, with a huge range of opportunities on offer.
Oct 8, 2023 13:54
Mobile card payments in Shannonside Northern Sound region almost double
Nationally, a total of €6.8 billion per month was spent through card transactions including withdrawals during the period.
Oct 8, 2023 11:51
Man dies in fatal road traffic collision in Roscommon
The driver, a man in his early 20s was fatally injured when the car he was driving overturned.
Oct 8, 2023 09:24
16 year old driver stopped by Roscommon RPU
There was also 4 passengers in the backseats of the car, none of whom were wearing seatbelts.
Oct 7, 2023 13:13
Regeneration plans announced for Garvey's Yard in Longford
Plans revealed during the 3rd Quarter meeting of the Longford Community Safety Partnership call for a section of the yard to be re-purposed into new office space.
Oct 7, 2023 11:16
Hazardous waste collection to take place in Longford this morning
The waste collection is taking place at the lower car park of Pearse Park Longford from 10am to 12pm.
Oct 7, 2023 09:15
Boil water notice for Castlerea lifted
Following consultation with the HSE, Uisce Éireann has confirmed that the boil water notice has been lifted with immediate effect.
Oct 6, 2023 16:31Shannonside Newsletter
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