Eoghan Murphy
Year-long wait for planning decision on controversial Roscommon wind farm
A total of 11 turbines, measuring 185 metres tall, are planned for Frenchpark and Ballinagare.
May 26, 2026 13:17
EU's housing committee to discuss Athlone masterplan in Dublin tomorrow
Members of the European Parliament's housing committee will meet a delegation from the Ballymore Group.
May 26, 2026 13:10
Temperatures could hit 30C today as hot spells continues
Yesterday saw the hottest temperature ever recorded in the month of May - with the mercury reaching 28.6 degrees at Shannon Airport.
May 26, 2026 09:17
Speed surveys to investigate safety concerns on Ballagh roads
Roscommon County Council has agreed to carry out speed surveys to see if traffic calming measures are needed.
May 26, 2026 08:22
Hot spell won't last until bank holiday weekend
People across the Shannonside region are making the most of the warm May sunshine.
May 25, 2026 13:37
€7m overhaul of derelict Ballinamore courthouse to go to planning
A feasibility study previously examined how it could be used for the community - including a John McGahern cultural experience.
May 25, 2026 13:30
Almost 100 children living in IPAS centres in Roscommon
These asylum-seekers are being accommodated in four centres across the county.
May 25, 2026 13:20
Cost of living a big factor in Fianna Fáil's by-election losses - Daly
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 13:17
Roscommon council expected to confirm opposition to big wind farm
An Coimisiun Pleanála will decide whether to give it planning permission, but the council has been asked for their view.
May 25, 2026 13:09
Longford senator backs Martin to continue as Fianna Fáil leader after by-election flops
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 09:18Shannonside Newsletter
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