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Two local schools open tenders for the redesign of classrooms and floors
A school in Roscommon and a school in Longford are both looking for contractors to refurbish their facilities
May 15, 2023 11:31
Government to fine NCT provider over test backlog
The long running backlog has been causing huge anxiety for motorists who are worried their insurance won't be valid if their NCT is out of date
May 15, 2023 10:20
Medicine shortages here have increased by a third in the past year
Medicine shortages have increased across several countries in recent years
May 15, 2023 09:49
Call for Bord Failte to invest in B&B's to boost Longford tourist bed numbers
The lack of tourist accommodation in Longford has been an issue for several years
May 15, 2023 08:49
Rents in Longford up by over 20% on last year
The report shows an average increase of between 17 and 20% across the Shannonside counties
May 15, 2023 07:44
Motorcyclist who lost life in Longford road collision named locally
Tributes continue to be paid by members of the local community.
May 14, 2023 13:02
Young people in Roscommon invited to attend Macra na Feirme events
Farm walks, cooking classes, tag ruby and social nights are all part of the programme of events.
May 14, 2023 12:24
Nursing mentors at Roscommon Hospital recognised with awards
In Roscommon, nurse Gráinne Keaveney was recently honoured with a preceptorship award at the hospital.
May 14, 2023 09:26
Motorcyclist dies in Longford road traffic collision
The fatal collision happened this afternoon at Esker South, Ballinalee
May 13, 2023 19:03
Emergency services attend road traffic collision in Longford
The collision is understood to have happened around lunchtime today
May 13, 2023 15:48
Disruption to local rail services expected this weekend
Customers are advised to check with Irish Rail before travelling.
May 13, 2023 13:11
New cinema in Ballinasloe officially opens
The auditoriums include laser projections, Luxury Rocker Seats and Double Sofa-Beds.
May 13, 2023 11:12
Seminar on Irish Civil War taking place in Roscommon today
Among the speakers are Damien Quinn of Military History Ireland and University of Sheffield lecturer Martin O'Donoghue.
May 13, 2023 09:15
Man (50s) dies in single vehicle collision in Leitrim
The single vehicle incident involving a motorcycle occurred shortly after 8:40am yesterday on the R208 Drumcong to Ballinamore Road.
May 13, 2023 07:27Shannonside Newsletter
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