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Man assaulted and money stolen in Athlone burglary incident
The man, who lives alone. was taken to Tullamore Hospital for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.
Sep 3, 2023 08:32
225th anniversary of Battle of Ballinamuck to be commemorated next week
The commemoration will consist of a variety of different free activities and events.
Sep 2, 2023 13:12
Major EU funding earmarked for Midlands area
The €10 million sum is the second of the EU "Just Transition Fund" the nation has received this year.
Sep 2, 2023 11:20
National Services Day celebrations taking place in Roscommon today
There will be an Emergency Services Vehicle Display from 10 am to 2 pm at Strokestown Park House and National Famine Museum.
Sep 2, 2023 09:26
T.U.S partnership a new opportunity for local students- Vice President International
As part of the agreement, both institutes will co-operate on issues including study tours, student and academic personnel exchange, pathway programmes and R&D projects.
Sep 1, 2023 18:21
Completion of Columb Barracks modular refugee housing still weeks away
The 50 modular homes will house up to 200 refugees from the war in Ukraine.
Sep 1, 2023 17:15
Longford holds lowest number of energy upgrade grants in the country
Following a report published by the authority this morning, it was revealed that the number of property upgrades has more than doubled this year across the Shannonside Northern Sound region since 2022.
Sep 1, 2023 17:05
Ripples from electoral changes being felt by local politicians
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show today, Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock revealed he is considering running in the next General Election.
Sep 1, 2023 14:03
Investigations underway after fake Garda burgles Longford home
Gardaí are appealing for anyone in the area who witnessed anything suspicious or who has home CCTV footage, to contact them at Longford Garda Station.
Sep 1, 2023 13:36
Incoming Ukrainian refugees to live in tents due to lack of accommodation
The Department of Integation has confirmed tented accommodation will be provided for new arrivals fleeing the war in Ukraine.
Sep 1, 2023 13:12
Increased VAT rate could force shutdown of many businesses- Sligo Restaurateur
The reduced 9 percent rate for tourism, hospitality and some other services returned to 13.5 percent at midnight.
Sep 1, 2023 12:04
Tánaiste hopes new constituency boundaries won't draw legal challenges
A number of political parties believe a court challenge could be mounted given a number of constituencies are still over the constitutional limit requiring one TD for every 30,000 people in Ireland.
Sep 1, 2023 12:01
Funeral of siblings Grace and Luke McSweeney to take place today
The siblings died in last Friday night's crash in Clonmel, that claimed the lives of two others.
Sep 1, 2023 12:01
Plans for Roscommon broadband mast overturned by An Bord Pleanála
Cignal Infrastructure Limited claimed that infrastructure currently in the area was sufficient to serve wireless data and broadband demands.
Sep 1, 2023 10:59Shannonside Newsletter
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