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Weather warning for freezing fog and low temperatures
That warning is in place until midday tomorrow.
Dec 10, 2022 14:24
Main street in Longford set to close this evening
Dec 10, 2022 11:10
Special event in Strokestown today for Ukrainian community living locally
It's understood almost 50 Ukrainians are living in the Storkestown area.
Dec 10, 2022 10:20
CPR and defibrillator demonstration in Longford today
Longford Gardaí will also be in attendance to help raise money for the Operation Blue Light Santa charity campaign.
Dec 10, 2022 08:45
Longford Gardaí investigating damage to grave in Ballymacormack Cemetery
No arrests have yet been made and Gardaí are continuing to investigate the incident.
Dec 9, 2022 18:05
Lanesboro businessman says area totally let down since loss of power station
Joe O' Brien, who runs a shop in the centre of Lanesboro says the area has been decimated in the last two years.
Dec 9, 2022 17:59
Athlone tented accommodation for asylum seekers stood down
It's understood the decision in part is due to the sub-zero temperatures.
Dec 9, 2022 17:47
Organisation of Jadotville plaque unveiling described as 'offensive' by son of commanding officer
The unveiling took place at 3pm inCustume Barracks today
Dec 9, 2022 17:40
Almost €100,000 allocated to local Tidy Towns groups
Minister Heather Humphries says the funding will make a real difference in the towns and villages across Ireland.
Dec 9, 2022 17:37
Elderly woman dies after being struck by truck in Cork
The collision happened shortly after the new 8 km Macroom bypass, which will ease traffic congestion in the town, was opened by the Taoiseach and the Mayor of County Cork, Danny Collins
Dec 9, 2022 16:17
Freezing fog warning issued for local counties
Met Eireann say patches of fog will persist causing hazardous driving conditions.
Dec 9, 2022 13:58
Longford Councillors to send unified message on Greyhound Track to OPW representative
An OPW representative due to meet with Longford Councillors on Monday will be told that no houses will built on the former greyhound track in the town.
Dec 9, 2022 13:52
Retired local teacher defends career breaks for teachers
Eamon is a retired teacher based in the region and he says teachers come back from career breaks refreshed and enthusiastic.
Dec 9, 2022 13:20
Over 50 incidents in hospitals reported to local Gardaí so far this year
The numbers refer to incidents where the location was marked as 'hospital' in the Gardaí's reporting software called PULSE.
Dec 9, 2022 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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