Eoghan Murphy
'Very significant day' as south Roscommon anti-flooding measure becomes operational
OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran will switch on the pumping system at Lough Funshinagh this afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 07:17
Tributes paid to popular Ballymahon man who died in Westmeath crash
A passenger in his car and the driver of the second car, both men in their 80s, are in Tullamore Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Mar 28, 2025 07:13
Two elderly men (80s) in hospital after another man dies in Westmeath crash
Two cars collided at around 11 o'clock this morning on the N55 at the Pigeons.
Mar 27, 2025 20:33
PODCAST: What's needed to revive the village of Rooskey?
There has divided opinions on the bridge in the village.
Mar 27, 2025 14:00
HSE suggests Longford town boy, with special needs, goes into residential care
Senator Joe Flaherty says the boy's school isn't providing enough supports for him - as they don't have access to a behavioural therapist.
Mar 27, 2025 13:16
Shannonside councils write off nearly €300,000 in commercial rates in one year
Roscommon County Council wrote off over €253,000, according to Local Government Minister James Browne.
Mar 27, 2025 13:08
Staffing levels in local hospitals have increased significantly over past five years
There were 459 whole-time equivalent staff in the hospital in January - an increase of almost 38 per cent from December 2019.
Mar 27, 2025 08:19
Increase housing targets to meet demands, urges Roscommon councillor
Mary McDermott says current targets are too low and the state must look to build 10,000 to 15,000 more homes this year.
Mar 27, 2025 07:34
123 rapes or sexual assaults in Shannonside region last year
CSO data shows they rose by a third in Roscommon-Longford, from 49 in 2023 to 66 last year.
Mar 27, 2025 07:29Shannonside Newsletter
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