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Longford records lowest average age of new mothers country wide
Over 1,600 births were recorded in the Shannonside Region in 2020
Nov 2, 2022 14:01
Roscommon County Council lodge plans for N61 improvement works
Nov 2, 2022 13:48
Concerns raised over South Roscommon water quality
Locals claim the water is white in colour, with a strong smell.
Nov 2, 2022 13:27
Families will not be penalised for burning turf according to local Minister
Minister Burke claims that the majority of domestic turf burners source the fuel through local connections or word of mouth
Nov 2, 2022 13:19
MacSharry resignation should have been handled better says local party Councillor
The Sligo-Leitrim TD has quit Fianna Fail, alleging the Taoiseach used a complaint about him for national political gain.
Nov 2, 2022 13:04
Major increase in NowDoc calls over Bank Holiday weekend
The service that covers South Donegal and Leitrim saw close to 500 extra calls compared to the previous weekend.
Nov 2, 2022 12:15
Castlerea murder trial continues hearing evidence on defendants behaviour
The trial of Stephen Silver continues at the Central Criminal Court today
Nov 2, 2022 09:39
Fears over turkey supply after dead swan in Cavan positive for avian flu
Avian Flu is a highly contagious disease and has already had a severe impact on bird flocks across Europe
Nov 2, 2022 08:42
Marc MacSharry leaves Fianna Fail party
Deputy MacSharry claims that the Taoiseach used the complaint for political gain at national level
Nov 2, 2022 07:19
New minor injury unit to have positive impact on Mullingar Hospital
It will cater for suspected broken bones, wounds, minor burns and scalds among other services.
Nov 1, 2022 18:07
Colm Horkan murder trial hears further evidence from psychiatrist who assessed accused
Doctor Brenda Wright of the Central Mental Hospital interviewed the 46-year-old over the course of several weeks.
Nov 1, 2022 17:40
Ukrainian woman living in Longford reveals children struggling with change
Svetlana stresses the importance of children keeping up their native language as "language is a living structure, it lives as long as we speak it".
Nov 1, 2022 17:33
Several local groups to receive funding to help integrate asylum seekers and refugees
The money is part of a significant fund for dozens of groups across the country.
Nov 1, 2022 13:40
Almost 2000 people on trolleys or chairs in Shannonside hospitals last month
Sligo University Hospital has recorded the fifth highest level of overcrowding nationally with 700 people waiting on a bed at the hospital in October.
Nov 1, 2022 13:24Shannonside Newsletter
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