Eoghan Murphy
Local hospital overcrowding soars by 50pc in a decade
Nationally, overcrowding remains a growing problem, with 9,811 patients on trolleys last month, an increase of 48 per cent on the same time a decade ago.
Jun 2, 2026 07:19
BOB GELDOF INTERVIEW: 'Back in the day, we tried to get a gig in Carrick-on-Shannon, but we were told to f*** off'
Geldof says he enjoyed a relaxing time in Carrick-on-Shannon before yesterday's concert, visiting a local coffee shop, the former workhouse and a famine memorial.
Jun 1, 2026 02:45
Bob Geldof visiting Roscommon today to play in major music festival
His band, the Boomtown Rats, are the headline act tonight in the Night and Day Festival in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle.
May 31, 2026 13:38
'The last time we played in Roscommon was in Rockfords or the Don Arms in Castlerea' - the Saw Doctors in Boyle
The festival continues today with Bob Geldof and his band, the Boomtown Rats, the headline act.
May 31, 2026 00:15
Saw Doctors to 'blow the roof off' Lough Key Forest Park tonight
Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the Night and Day Festival in Lough Key Forest Park this weekend.
May 30, 2026 13:33
Much-loved Cavan priest to be laid to rest today
Fr Anthony J Fagan passed away on Tuesday at Cavan General Hospital.
May 29, 2026 07:54
FTD Brothers' fundraiser passes €2m milestone
They raised almost €2.1 million for the FTD Brothers Foundation and the Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland.
May 29, 2026 07:44
'Game-changer' - €10m funding boost for Roscommon GAA Centre of Excellence
It has been allocated by the Department of Justice - with a further €5.5 million announced for the project in 2024.
May 29, 2026 07:38
Thousands of people to attend two local music festivals
Cowboys and Heroes is taking place in Ballinamore, while the Night and Day Festival is at Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle.
May 29, 2026 07:20
WATCH: FTD Brothers 'overwhelmed' after completing epic marathon challenge
Jordon, 31, and his brother, Cian, 25, from near Birmingham, have relatives in Leitrim and Longford.
May 28, 2026 17:22Shannonside Newsletter
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