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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 16:31
Success for local towns and villages at 2023 Tidy Towns awards
Boyle Tidy Towns was awarded 2nd prize in the Town Centre First category, receiving €1,500.
Oct 6, 2023 16:16
Controversial Waterways byelaws public consultation has been extended
The by-laws would include the reduction of mooring times, removal of winter mooring and a tax on businesses operating on the Shannon.
Oct 6, 2023 13:16
Longford Directors signed by major Hollywood talent agency
The companies other clients include Kenneth Branagh, Sam Elliot and Kevin Kline.
Oct 6, 2023 13:09
TUS receives planning permission for new upgrade
The Technological University of the Shannon had sought planning permission to construct a large temporary car parking facility near their Athlone campus on the Dublin Road.
Oct 6, 2023 13:09
A number of issues identified at Longford nursing home
HIQA inspectors noticed a pleasant atmosphere, with well-dressed residents content with their surroundings and having positive interactions with the staff.
Oct 6, 2023 13:02
Planning sought for new housing in Edgeworthstown
John McCarthy is applying for planning to construct 35 new houses in Edgeworthstown.
Oct 6, 2023 11:04
HSE staff take industrial action over recruitment
Forsa has organised the work-to-rule which affects all clerical and administrative staff in the health authority.
Oct 6, 2023 10:07
Roscommon Gardaí arrest motorist following drug driving detection
The motorist came to the attention of Gardaí as they noticed the car speeding during wet road conditions.
Oct 6, 2023 08:04
Change to local school bus collection point
The proposal came from the bus service at the latest council meeting, where it was highlighted that the current pick up point for pupils was becoming unsafe.
Oct 6, 2023 07:41
Patients stranded as community car ceases service
The service is seen as a crucial means of transport for those travelling to hospital and other medical appointments across the country. Over 600 such trips have been made so far.
Oct 5, 2023 17:38
Sligo University Hospital ED one of the busiest in the country today
In total, there are 510 patients waiting on trolleys across the country today.
Oct 5, 2023 17:26
HSE has lost €94 million due to writing off out-of-use Covid-19 vaccines
The committee also heard eight consultants earned over half a million euro per year - with one earning over 970-thousand euro.
Oct 5, 2023 16:18
Leitrim patients will be stranded without community car- Harkin
Deputy Harkin said the scheme has so far saved the State over €111,000 in hospital and health transport.
Oct 5, 2023 14:19Shannonside Newsletter
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