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Local TD says some children in Ballinasloe go to school to be fed because they're so poor
It comes as the number of children in consistent poverty in Ireland has risen above 100,000.
Jun 10, 2025 16:34
Public meeting next week to oppose windfarm in County Roscommon
A group called Ballyfeeney Against Turbines has been established and is urging local residents to attend.
Jun 10, 2025 13:35
New figures show Longford students are most disadvantaged in the country
The HEA study shows how the home address of third level students has affected their equity of access to full education.
Jun 10, 2025 13:23
Local school in danger of losing a teacher if pupil numbers drop
There are 16 children in Slatta National School in Rooskey - but that's set to drop to eight or ten in September.
Jun 10, 2025 13:17
Roscommon food wholesaler issued with closure order by FSAI
Houda Foods, based at Unit 5, Ballinlough Business in the west of the county was shut down last month.
Jun 10, 2025 13:12
Longford council says social housing vacancy rate 'reducing year on year'
It's in response to recent data which shows the county had one of the highest levels of boarded up council homes in the country.
Jun 10, 2025 13:04
Planning permission sought for change of use of well known Castlerea business
County planners have received the application and are due to make a decision by the end of July.
Jun 10, 2025 11:43
Two local women chosen to take part in Miss Ireland 2025
The 77th Miss Ireland final will take place this Saturday at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, County Meath.
Jun 9, 2025 17:23
Further development in Ballaghaderreen key to keeping young people in the region
Future Cast CEO JJ O’Hara says it’s important to keep developing the town.
Jun 9, 2025 16:57
HSE urged to confirm Longford physiotherapy service future
Deputy Carrigy says that Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell and the older persons organisation within the HSE are not in favour of the service leaving Longford.
Jun 9, 2025 16:55Shannonside Newsletter
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