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Hopes major investment in Athlone Main Drainage Project will reduce flooding
Regional Infrastructure Delivery Lead, Eunan Canavan says the current overused system is not capable of holding excess water during heavy rain periods.
Jan 13, 2023 17:11
No HAP properties available in Leitrim or Athlone last month according to survey
According to the Simon Communities of Ireland only one property was available to rent under the standard rate and that was a one-bedroom house in Kildare suitable for singles or a couple.
Jan 13, 2023 17:11
Sean Binder hopes annulment of misdemeanours beginning of the end of proceedings
Judges made the decision today due to procedural errors
Jan 13, 2023 16:37
Longford students celebrate homecoming for world designer champions
100s of students cheered the pair this morning as they returned to the school
Jan 13, 2023 14:08
Safety of patients is the primary concern explains Roscommon Hospital Manager
Mary Garvey says that extreme care must be taken to ensure only suitable patients are transferred to the hospital.
Jan 13, 2023 13:57
Students from across Shannonside region await results of BT Young Scientist Exhibition
Aoife Giblin and Jessica Jones from Scoil Mhuire Strokestown, who've developed a built-in weight indicator for a child's car seat, are eagerly awaiting the results.
Jan 13, 2023 13:35
Former local Fianna Fáil TD will contest next election as Independent candidate
Deputy MacSharry resigned from the parliamentary party last year and was heavily critical of leader Micheál Martin.
Jan 13, 2023 13:35
€114 million investment for Athlone Main Drainage Project
The Athlone Main Drainage Project involves the construction of new pumping stations at Golden Island and Coosan West, and almost 3km of new sewers.
Jan 13, 2023 13:13
Longford gardaí arrest driver for drug driving
The unaccompanied learner driver was also caught travelling at 94kph in a 50kph zone and claimed they were running late to a driving lesson.
Jan 13, 2023 11:43
Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis dies age 54
In a statement, her mother Priscilla said she was "the most passionate, strong and loving woman" she's ever known.
Jan 13, 2023 09:22
300 power outages reported this morning across Westmeath/Roscommon
ESB Ireland are currently working on the issues with power expected to be restored by this afternoon.
Jan 13, 2023 09:08
Hedge cutting grant must be increased for Leitrim farmers says local Councillor
49 grants were paid out last season with 37 grant application so far this year.
Jan 13, 2023 08:24
High marks for Longford disability centre following HIQA inspection
Overall the inspector observed that the centre was very clean and in a good state of repair.
Jan 13, 2023 07:38
Leitrim native calls for State apology over Civil War executions
They were executed in December of the same year, without trial, in Mountjoy Prison.
Jan 12, 2023 18:11Shannonside Newsletter
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