Eoghan Murphy
132 local people have taken their own lives over past decade
The vast majority - over 78 per cent - were male, with 103 males and 29 females.
Jun 4, 2026 13:24
Gerry Hagan to become Longford's next first citizen
He'll hold the position for one year and will get an allowance of €20,000.
Jun 4, 2026 13:17
Trial planned in October for alleged animal cruelty case in Elphin
Judge Kenneth Connolly said the trial would take place in October.
Jun 3, 2026 14:36
Granard cottage to be replaced with 10 new homes, under council plan
The new homes would be built in four three-storey blocks, and they'd have a combination of one, two and three bedrooms.
Jun 3, 2026 08:46
Almost 4,000 local students begin state exams today
Over 1,800 students in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford are sitting their Leaving Cert exams this year, while just over 2,000 are doing the Junior Cert.
Jun 3, 2026 07:35
Mulryan 'very encouraged' with progress on Athlone masterplan
The Oran native has plans to turn Athlone into a carbon-neutral city with a population of 100,000 people by 2040.
Jun 3, 2026 07:25
PODCAST: Over 10,000 people attend Night and Day Festival
The Night and Day Festival started in Lough Key Forest Park on Friday night and continued until Sunday night.
Jun 2, 2026 13:45
Roscommon council to continue to support Night and Day Festival
Over 10,000 people attended the event in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle over the weekend.
Jun 2, 2026 13:15
Judging season for TidyTowns starts - as Carrick looks to retain title
Carrick-on-Shannon will be hoping to retain the overall prize they won last year.
Jun 2, 2026 13:05
Plans for Monksland Lidl store officially lodged with council
The German chain wants to build it on a 3-acre site in Monksland.
Jun 2, 2026 13:00Shannonside Newsletter
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