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Changes announced for diocese of Ardagh and Clonmacnoise
The diocese has confirmed that due to the ongoing shortage of clergy, they will be adopting a strategic plan to cluster parishes in order to improve pastoral care.
Aug 25, 2023 12:57
86 people waiting for a hospital bed locally today
Nationally, University Hospital Limerick is the worst affected by overcrowding, with 82 patients on trolleys.
Aug 25, 2023 11:29
Hundreds attend vigil for men who died during Cork Ironman event
Brendan Wall and Ivan Chittenden, died in separate incidents while taking part in the swimming leg of the race in Youghal on Sunday.
Aug 25, 2023 11:10
Media Minister meeting RTE bosses this afternoon over reform issues
Minister Martin is also going to be given the interim report of the forensic accountants who were hired to go into RTÉ.
Aug 25, 2023 09:40
Thousands of local students to get Leaving Certificate results this morning
The 2023 results will be released this morning at 10am.
Aug 25, 2023 08:53
19 people injured in dog attacks locally last year
Nationally, 791 incidents of aggressive behaviour were recorded in 2022, leading to 308 injuries.
Aug 25, 2023 07:40
Eir overturn refusal for North Roscommon telecom mast
Following an appeal by Eir, the Higher Planning Authority has overturned Roscommon County Council's decision.
Aug 24, 2023 15:16
HSE paying agency staff billions instead of fixing retention crisis - Local TD
Over 5 thousand patients in the Shannonside Northern Sound region left emergency departments without being seen in the first half of this year.
Aug 24, 2023 15:12
Priest pays tribute to Meath man who died during Cork Ironman
Brendan Wall had been living in the UK for several years but today will be laid to rest back home in Meath.
Aug 24, 2023 14:18
Longford Community to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day
At 8:45 pm, the local Ukrainian choir will perform by candlelight on the outside steps of St Mel's Cathedral.
Aug 24, 2023 14:06
Rural pubs must diversify to secure future says local publican
Over 250 pubs have closed their doors permanently since 2005 in the Shannonside Northern Sound region.
Aug 24, 2023 14:00
Just three dog fouling fines issued locally last year
The NCBI campaign has highlighted that dog fouling is still a massive issue.
Aug 24, 2023 13:45
Investigation underway following double assault in Leitrim town
The incidents came in the aftermath of a protest of Carrick on Shannon Library over LGBTQ+ material available on site.
Aug 24, 2023 10:47
Concerns as Irish Naval ships withdrawn due to low crew levels
The lack of staffing also raises questions about what will happen to two new Naval ships recently bought from the New Zealand navy.
Aug 24, 2023 09:56Shannonside Newsletter
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