Eoghan Murphy
Over 300 local homes and businesses still without power, two days after Storm Ashley
Arigna and Crossna in north Roscommon have over 250 premises without electricity while parts of Kilnagross in Co Leitrim are also impacted.
Oct 22, 2024 11:58
Young man who died tragically after east Galway crash named as Simon Quinn
He was the driver of a car that was involved in a single-vehicle collision at Ballintava, Dunmore, last Friday at around 2.30am.
Oct 21, 2024 20:56
Roscommon council pays tribute to outgoing minister Heather Humphreys
Fine Gael colleague, Councillor Liam Callaghan, made the proposal at today’s council meeting and it agreed by members.
Oct 21, 2024 16:52
LISTEN: Deep sadness at first Roscommon council meeting since John Naughten's death
A minute’s silence was observed at this afternoon’s meeting, which was also adjourned for 20 minutes as a mark of respect.
Oct 21, 2024 16:21
12pm update: 1,500 local homes and businesses still without power
The ESB is hoping to restore power to all by this evening.
Oct 21, 2024 12:25
Two former Longford councillors paid combined total of €144,000 in retirement gratuities
Four other former councillors, who exited the council in June, will receive retirement payments when they reach 50 years of age - Gerry Warnock, Colin Dalton, Gerard Farrell and Colm Murray.
Oct 21, 2024 11:49
Roscommon council can't find contractor for Athlone flood works - three years after funding allocation
In 2021, the council received an offer of €350,000 from the Office of Public Works to defend flooding in Bogganfin. which borders Westmeath.
Oct 21, 2024 11:39
11am update: Almost 1,000 local homes and business still without power
Siobhan Wynne, from ESB Networks, says teams are working to restore the power as soon as possible.
Oct 21, 2024 11:15
Roscommon public meeting to hear of opposition to more refugee accommodation
The former Cuisle care centre at Donamon Castle currently accommodates 26 Ukrainian refugees.
Oct 21, 2024 07:40
Almost 800 homes and businesses in Shannonside region still without power
The ESB is hoping to restore power to the remaining households by this afternoon, with all weather warnings now lifted.
Oct 21, 2024 07:25Shannonside Newsletter
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