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Local Barrister calls for action from the government
They withdrew their services to highlight the Government's failure to reverse cuts introduced as part of an austerity programme during the financial crisis.
Oct 3, 2023 17:18
Local councillor won't contest the 2024 elections
Carrick on Shannon councillor and businesswoman, Finola Armstrong Maguire revealed her decision at the most recent meeting of the area's Fine Gael Executive.
Oct 3, 2023 13:38
Local Criminal Barristers stage day of action over pay concerns
Protesting members won't attend court, communicate with solicitors or do paperwork.
Oct 3, 2023 13:28
24 hour water outage in south Longford from this evening
Uisce Eireann is scheduled to conduct urgent reservoir upgrade works in the area that will see service disruptions from 6 o'clock this evening to 6 o'clock the following evening.
Oct 3, 2023 13:25
Expert witnesses address committee on assisted dying
It was claimed that a 'slippery slope' was 'inevitable' if assisted dying was legalised.
Oct 3, 2023 13:04
Planning sought for extension of footpaths and cycle lanes in Athlone
The proposed works would extend through IDA-owned lands towards the Old Rail Trail Greenway to the north of the site.
Oct 3, 2023 11:23
Some medicines may not require a prescription soon
It's understood if passed, people will be able to get the contraceptive pill without a doctor's script.
Oct 3, 2023 10:34
Highly skilled defence force needed for successful drug raids
The multi-agency operation off the Cork coast involved members of the Army Ranger Wing and the Air Corps.
Oct 3, 2023 10:34
Criminal Barristers withdraw services as part of national day of action
The Bar of Ireland say members are effectively earning less now than a decade ago.
Oct 3, 2023 09:17
Over 70,000 people have given up smoking locally, according to Census 2023
The number of non-smokers, those who've given up smoking, and those who've never tried smoking far outweigh the number of daily and occasional smokers across the region
Oct 3, 2023 07:37
Ashling Murphy trial rescheduled for two weeks' time
23-year-old Ashling Murphy died while out for a run along the Grand Canal in Tullamore, Co Offaly on the 12th of January 2022.
Oct 2, 2023 17:38
Railway restoration a major boost for Leitrim tourism
The Tralee and Dingle Light Railway carriage was built in 1890 for the opening of the Tralee and Dingle Railway in Co. Kerry.
Oct 2, 2023 17:35
Justice Minister says she won't intervene in Garda roster row
Rank and file Gardaí want Commissioner Drew Harris to defer the November 6th date for reverting back to the old pre-pandemic roster.
Oct 2, 2023 17:21
Longford butcher encourages new start ups
Louis Heterich of Heterich's butchers says that thanks to modern marketing technology, new businesses can sell across the country, no matter their base
Oct 2, 2023 17:10Shannonside Newsletter
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