Eoghan Murphy
Local councillors believe appeal over Boyle's Aldi store will be rejected
The six councillors in the Boyle Municipal District - Sean Moylan, Valerie Byrne, Liam Callaghan, Tom Crosby, Leah Cull and Micheál Frain - have issued a joint statement this morning.
Feb 20, 2026 09:21
School staff member bitten, kicked and punched, Roscommon senator tells Seanad
The Labour Party is seeking to extend paid leave for education staff who've been injured in the classroom.
Feb 20, 2026 08:52
Almost 4,300 Ukrainians living in the Shannonside region after fleeing war
North Roscommon has the highest number of people in emergency accommodation.
Feb 20, 2026 07:19
Drug-driving Longford pharmacist avoids jail after giving €30,000 to garda he assaulted
In court today, Stakelum gave Garda Gillespie €30,000 in compensation.
Feb 19, 2026 16:26
Castlerea energy plant gets planning - despite claims it could cause a death
One person claimed the plant could overheat, causing a fire, explosion, and fatality.
Feb 19, 2026 15:07
Safety of roads outside north Roscommon schools to be improved
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has allocated Roscommon County Council almost €95 million.
Feb 19, 2026 13:15
Hopes of 'significant' jobs boost for Castlerea - as three plots of land to be sold next week
Roscommon County Council is set to sell three pieces of land in the Demesne to different companies - Connaught Contractors, Colleran Building and Civil Engineering, and All Star Shredding.
Feb 19, 2026 13:10
'No GPs available' to Roscommon IPAS residents
There are 193 people, including 87 children, living in IPAS accommodation in the county.
Feb 19, 2026 13:06
Longford senator calls for 'phone-blockers' in cars and tractors
Over 25,000 drivers were caught using a hand-held mobile phone in 2024.
Feb 19, 2026 13:03
Roscommon council writes off nearly €1.5m in business rates
€456,000 were in the Roscommon town area, and over €300,000 in both Boyle and Ballaghaderreen.
Feb 19, 2026 12:57Shannonside Newsletter
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