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Over 7,000 people forced to renovate homes for smart meter installation
The Irish Independent reports over 7,000 people have had to make costly alterations to their homes to allow for the installation.
Aug 29, 2023 08:21
Planning sought for upgrade at Longford GAA club site
The development would also include a therapy room, meeting room, multi-purpose space, shop, and storage.
Aug 29, 2023 08:15
Knock-on flight cancellations and delays expected today
A fault at Air Traffic Control in the UK has now been fixed, however the knock-on effect to flights right across Europe and beyond is likely to continue for a number of days.
Aug 29, 2023 07:09
Negotiations underway over NCT cashless payment proposal
Minister Jack Chambers says the NCT must always provide an alternative to electronic payments.
Aug 28, 2023 18:18
Over 250 eviction notices served in Q2 of this year
Westmeath recorded the highest number of these at 105, followed by Longford at 65.
Aug 28, 2023 18:13
TUS calls on local property owners to open homes to students
Prospective landlords are able to avail of up €14,000 tax in rent if they take in a student.
Aug 28, 2023 14:00
Expansion of Westmeath hospital granted by county planners
The designs show a three storey structure containing the new beds part built over a basement to the rear of the existing building.
Aug 28, 2023 13:51
Chair of Longford Tidy Towns hopes proposed laws will deter illegal dumping
New powers would allow local authorities to utilise body worn cameras, CCTV, and drones.
Aug 28, 2023 13:41
Severe overcrowding at Sligo Emergency Department today
Sligo University Hospital is the second busiest ED in the country today.
Aug 28, 2023 11:24
Smartphone levy proposed to replace TV license fee
It's reported the State broadcaster could require a bailout of up to 35-million euro as part of next year's budget.
Aug 28, 2023 09:31
New Athlone-Mullingar bus service begins operation today
The first bus to Athlone leaves at 7:20am from Mullingar, with the first bus to Mullingar leaving Athlone at 5:40am.
Aug 28, 2023 08:47
New provider secured for Longford out of hours GP service
It's been confirmed that Caredoc will take over the operations of the former Longford MIDOC based in St Joseph's from today.
Aug 28, 2023 07:42
Minister of State says cashless NCT 'not agreed & not happening'
Minister of state Jack Chambers has hit out at NCT Ireland for their recent announcement that their centres are going cashless.
Aug 28, 2023 07:09
Variety of events planned for Culture Night in Roscommon
22 free activities will be held across the county on the 22nd of September.
Aug 27, 2023 12:57Shannonside Newsletter
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