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Local Gardaí appeal for witnesses following spate of power tool thefts
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station.
Oct 4, 2023 12:27
Details emerge on new proposed E-Scooter legislation
Those who break the proposed regulations if approved, will be subject to a Garda fine.
Oct 4, 2023 09:32
Funeral Director under investigation over thefts from homes of deceased
Gardai marked cash to see if they would be taken and they allegedly were.
Oct 4, 2023 08:55
Extension of permission sought for Longford Solar farm
The former demin factory closed in 1999, with the lands subject to a number of planning proposals in the last ten years.
Oct 4, 2023 07:43
An Bord Pleanala to undergo major restructuring
There will also be a new fee for Judicial Reviews being taken against planning decisions which may be covered if the challenger wins the case.
Oct 3, 2023 17:31
Planning sought for new housing in Roscommon
Aidan Kelly has applied for permission to construct the two-storey homes at Barrymore just outside Athlone.
Oct 3, 2023 17:18
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 10:34Shannonside Newsletter
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