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Inquest in to deaths of two men at Cork Ironman unlikely to be held this year
Triathlon Ireland says its team assessed the conditions on the day and deemed the event should not go ahead.
Aug 22, 2023 17:33
Hope remains for Longford IDA site according to Government Minister
Longford Councillors have previously called for the creation of an advanced business park for IDA clients.
Aug 22, 2023 17:22
Go ahead for expansion of well known Athlone coffee shop
Management of the neighbouring SuperValu store argued that the expansion would intensify traffic in the shared car park, resulting in a shortage of parking spaces.
Aug 22, 2023 17:11
Longford Rose to appear on Rose of Tralee tonight
Longford Rose, Grace Kemple, will take to the stage this evening bidding to win the coveted title.
Aug 22, 2023 13:59
Minister for Employment and Retailers visiting Longford today
The Fine Gael Minister met with Councillors and Local Enterprise Office Staff at Aras an Chontae this morning.
Aug 22, 2023 13:50
Over 5,000 patients left local A&E care unseen so far this year
Between January and May of this year a total of 5,172 patients left local hospitals before their treatment was finished.
Aug 22, 2023 13:43
Roscommon TD calls for urgent action on school transport system
School bus places were free for the last academic term, but earlier this year fees were reintroduced.
Aug 22, 2023 11:09
Appeal against large housing development in Westmeath rejected
The units would consist of 94 houses and 36 apartments.
Aug 22, 2023 08:22
NCT to move to cashless payments model
It's become the latest body to announce it will only accept card payments and postal orders in future.
Aug 22, 2023 07:38
Cork Ironman race where two died not sanctioned by Triathlon Ireland
An investigation is underway after 44-year-old Meath native Brendan Wall and 65-year-old Ivan Chittenden from Canada died.
Aug 22, 2023 07:13
Athlone to host major tourism conference next month
The event, titled Tourism: Big Impact, Small Footprint will take place in the Radisson Blue Hotel on the 18th of September.
Aug 21, 2023 16:39
Over 9000 people claiming Disability Allowance across region
Leitrim is currently the county with the lowest amount of claimants of the Allowance nationally, at 1232.
Aug 21, 2023 16:19
Plans submitted for major housing development in Roscommon Town
The project is part of an existing housing estate on the N63 leading into Roscommon Town.
Aug 21, 2023 13:32
Number of adverse incidents recorded by HSE locally increased last year
CHO1 which includes Leitrim, Cavan, and Monaghan, had the highest number of adverse incidents recorded last year at 11,944
Aug 21, 2023 13:14Shannonside Newsletter
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