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Boyle woman hopes to provide free Christmas dinners to 50 people this year
Dorothy Shannon says the idea is to offer the dinner to anyone who's alone this Christmas or feels isolated.
Dec 9, 2022 13:19
Green light for demolition of Lough Ree Power Station
The peat burning station in Lanesboro was shut in 2020 following 62 years of electricity production.
Dec 9, 2022 12:27
Western Development Commission CEO steps down from role this week
The Minister for Community and Rural Affairs has thanked the former CEO for his work and commitment.
Dec 9, 2022 11:42
Roscommon station records lowest temperature this morning
Freezing temperatures have been recorded nationwide this morning and the cold conditions are set to continue into next week
Dec 9, 2022 11:06
'Happy Friday!' revealed as one of most annoying email habits of 2022
This was joined by using all capital letters, saying 'don't know if you saw my last email' and cc'ing people who don't need to be cc'd.
Dec 9, 2022 10:35
Data Centre energy supplies will be cut before blackouts allowed says Tánaiste
Leo Varadkar said the likelihood of blackouts 'can't be ruled out' but is 'highly unlikely.'
Dec 9, 2022 10:12
Call for pharmacists to be allowed provide alternative antibiotics to fight Strep A
It comes as the country deals with a shortage in penicillin-based antibiotics due to issues with production, raw materials shortage and increased demand.
Dec 9, 2022 09:41
Irish Rail confirm heating systems working on Longford-Dublin trains
It comes following several complaints from rail users that carriages were not heated in recent days.
Dec 9, 2022 09:19
Over 150 attend public meeting on future use of Longford Greyhound Track
The meeting was called to highlight local opposition towards any plans for modular housing at Longford Greyhound track.
Dec 9, 2022 08:20
Over €360,000 allocated to local animal welfare charities
The grants are awarded by the Department of Agriculture.
Dec 8, 2022 17:55
Fears dog rescued in Longford could have been used as bait
A fundraiser has been set up to assist with vet fees.
Dec 8, 2022 17:23
Local authorities prepared for cold snap according to local Minister
The sub-zero temperatures are also expected to put more pressure on the country's electricity grid.
Dec 8, 2022 16:57
HSE and US laboratories admit liability in Irene Teap case
The Irish Examiner's Elaine O' Loughlin says Stephen Teap, Irene's husband, called for a proper health system for Irish women.
Dec 8, 2022 16:19
Over €1.5 million allocated to local community centres
€1,582,529 in total is to go to 16 different community centres across Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Dec 8, 2022 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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