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Almost 500 people in receipt of Farm Assist Benefit locally
The current maximum weekly personal rate of payment under the scheme is €226 per week.
Aug 30, 2023 14:25
Figures show manufacturing and retail are leading trades in the region
According to the report, close to 6,000 people were employed in either the retail trade or manufacturing sectors across Longford, Leitrim, and Roscommon in 2021.
Aug 30, 2023 14:06
Local TDs react to proposed changes to constituencies
TDs Martin Kenny, Peter Burke, and Senator Eugene Murphy have all given their views.
Aug 30, 2023 13:54
Planning granted for restoration of derelict Castlerea school building
The development includes the change of use of Tully National School in Castlerea to a domestic dwelling house.
Aug 30, 2023 09:18
Number of changes proposed to local Dáíl constituencies
The latest report from the electoral commission recommends the transfer of 32 Electoral divisions from the Roscommon-Galway constituency to Galway East.
Aug 30, 2023 08:47
Three people including infant boy killed in collision in Tipperary
It's understood those killed and injured were all members of the same family.
Aug 30, 2023 07:06
Gardaí confirm a number of people have died in a road crash in Tipperary
The tragedy has hit the county less than a week after a crash in Clonemel took the lives of four young people.
Aug 29, 2023 23:02
Tributes paid following death of much loved local man Mel Doherty
Mel Doherty is survived by his wife, Rosaleen, daughter Anita and sons Neil, Mel, Joseph and Philip.
Aug 29, 2023 18:07
Planning lodged for major housing development in Mullingar
The proposal was submitted last week, and is expected to be decided upon by the 18th of October.
Aug 29, 2023 16:31
Homeless figures on the increase again in the Shannonside region
The figures show an increase of 12 individuals in emergency accommodation in just over a month locally.
Aug 29, 2023 14:00
More Garda resources needed for LCSP to function argues Longford councillor
Last year, Longford was one of the counties to be selected for the pilot Community Safety Partnership programme.
Aug 29, 2023 13:54
Regenerative tourism scheme for Shannonside counties launched today
Fáilte Ireland announced the €68 million fund as part of the EU Just Transition and Placemaking scheme.
Aug 29, 2023 13:41
Over 4,500 people working in the construction industry locally
New figures from the CSO break down the number and type of industry's active in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Aug 29, 2023 11:31
TUS signs partnership with Malaysian University
TAR U.M.T is a well know business and industries based university, with its main campus located in Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.
Aug 29, 2023 09:29Shannonside Newsletter
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