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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Concerns as Irish Naval ships withdrawn due to low crew levels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 09:56
Head injuries among newborns investigated at Galway Hospital
Its after an increase in the number of newborns who suffered subgaleal hemorrhage after their births.
Aug 24, 2023 09:25
Funeral of Meath man who died in Ironman event to be held today
Investigations into last weekends deaths are continuing.
Aug 24, 2023 08:19
Plans lodged for 150 metre wind turbine in Roscommon
The turbine would have a tip height of just over 149 metres, with an 81 metre high tower holding the blades.
Aug 24, 2023 07:30
New Garda dispatch system first of its kind in Europe
GardaSAFE is being rolled out on a phased basis.
Aug 23, 2023 18:00
Three teens arrested following Dublin car chase
A man in his late teens and two teenage boys were arrested.
Aug 23, 2023 17:36Shannonside Newsletter
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