Shannonside News
Head of Ballaghaderreen Fire Station retires after over 25 years
Micheál Frain has served as a retained fire fighter in the area for 26 years.
Jan 5, 2026 13:14
Cllr concerned some local businesses may close in 2026 due to costs
Fianna Fáil's Seamus Butler believes the minimum wage increase and the auto-enrolment pension scheme may cause problems for local businesses.
Jan 5, 2026 13:12
Positive news for local towns in latest Irish Business against litter report
Roscommon town has risen to 11th in the latest report.
Jan 5, 2026 13:10
Four people died in work-related incidents in the region last year
The statistics have been released by the Health and Safety Authority.
Jan 5, 2026 13:06
Further cold weather could be on the way later this week
It comes as weather warnings were extended across the Shannonside region today.
Jan 5, 2026 13:03
Irish hot air balloon experts set for Lough Key Forest Park in 2026
That's after it was confirmed in December that The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships will take place there next September.
Jan 4, 2026 15:22
Man named following fatal collision in Longford
He has been named locally as 36-year-old Francis Kelly with an address in County Longford.
Jan 4, 2026 15:11
Roscommon Council teams up to enhance National Famine Way
The National Famine Way runs from Strokestown to the docks in Dublin.
Jan 4, 2026 12:12
Status yellow snow and ice warnings extended across Shannonside region
A low of minus 6 point 8 degrees was recorded overnight, and snow has fallen in parts of the north-west.
Jan 4, 2026 10:57
N5 bypass to be "game-changer" for West of Ireland
That's according to Roscommon County Council Chief Executive Shane Tiernan.
Jan 4, 2026 10:31Shannonside Newsletter
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