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Major works to take place on the N6 starting next month
The works are scheduled to take place between the hours of 7pm to 6am each day.
Sep 19, 2023 11:25
Childcare sector holding national day of action today
It comes as providers prepare to close their doors from September 26th to 28th in protest against spiralling costs that are threatening their viability.
Sep 19, 2023 11:20
Ploughing championship facing heavy rain on opening day
Thousands are expected to head to the first day of the annual gathering of rural Ireland in Ratheniska, County Laois.
Sep 19, 2023 11:08
Irish student dies in US following kayaking accident
Ella Mills had been studying at Columbia University in New York, after arriving in the US earlier this month.
Sep 19, 2023 10:26
Man guilty of harassing local Senator to be sentenced today
A victim impact statement from Senator Carrigy previously described how the messages left him in fear for the security of his family.
Sep 19, 2023 07:12
Longford's pilot CSP programme showing benefits according to local Gardaí
The Longford Community Safety Partnership was set up with the aim to combat anti-social behaviour and criminality.
Sep 18, 2023 17:06
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 07:09Shannonside Newsletter
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