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TV licence revenue continues to fall following RTE controversy
TV licence revenue is down nearly €3.7 million since the broadcaster was engulfed in controversy over secret payments to presenter Ryan Tubridy.
Aug 9, 2023 18:21
Garda Commissioner pays tribute to Detective who died in Leitrim boat fire
Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says Detective Finn was a dedicated public servant:
Aug 9, 2023 18:18
County Council monitoring Anti LGBTQ+ protests at Athlone Library
Councillor Louise Heavin says the protest does not represent the views of the people of Athlone:
Aug 9, 2023 16:21
Patients refusing admission to local hospitals for fear of long waiting times
Martin Daly has warned that some people who should be in hospital are instead being treated at home or in other settings.
Aug 9, 2023 13:20
Over 700 people in region claiming Jobseeker's Allowance for over 10 years
According to this latest release, Westmeath has the highest number of people claiming the allowance at 1,658.
Aug 9, 2023 12:54
Possible water outage due to water main repairs in Ballymahon
Repairs to a burst water main in Ballymahon may cause disruption to Ballymahon, Toome, Terlicken and surrounding areas.
Aug 9, 2023 10:32
Planning permission lodged for major works at Athlone car dealership
Michael Moore Car Sales Ltd is requesting the demolition of a derelict dwelling and the construction of 4 ancillary buildings.
Aug 9, 2023 08:44
PSNI say human error responsible for massive data breach
The names, ranks and stations of all serving PSNI officers and details of civilian staff were mistakenly released.
Aug 9, 2023 07:28
Victim of Leitrim boat fire to be laid to rest this week
Dee, who lived in Dublin, will repose on Thursday evening at the Larry Massey Funeral Home in Rathfarnham.
Aug 9, 2023 07:13
Longford Conference to highlight human rights abuses in Kashmir
The event aims to highlight human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir, a disputed territory administered by India.
Aug 8, 2023 18:20
New Athlone river bridge will benefit entire region says Junior Minister
The 15 million euro bridge was officially opened this morning.
Aug 8, 2023 18:13
Over €1 million in parking fees collected by local hospitals last year
University Hospital Galway brought in €934,000.
Aug 8, 2023 13:24
Community 'deeply affected' by Leitrim boat fire tragedy
Speaking on the Joe Finnegan Show today, local Councillor Finola Armstrong Maguire says the entire community in the town are shocked at the news.
Aug 8, 2023 13:12
Celebrations in Athlone as Greenway Bridge over Shannon officially opened
The Greenway Bridge now forms a midway point on the planned Dublin to Galway Greenway.
Aug 8, 2023 13:01Shannonside Newsletter
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