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Former Ballagh pub gets green light for holiday accommodation
County planners gave the project the go ahead, with 11 conditions attached.
Jul 15, 2026 07:36
Calls for direct Sligo-Athlone bus to be reintroduced
It would serve several local towns, including Boyle, Carrick-on-Shannon, Strokestown, Roscommon town and Knockcroghery.
Jul 15, 2026 07:25
Person hospitalised after crash in Ballaghaderreen
It happened on the N5 at around 7.15 last night.
Jul 15, 2026 07:20
Funeral of Lough Ree drowning victim to take place on Thursday
Martin Greene, 15, passed away after getting into difficulty while swimming near Glasson on Saturday evening.
Jul 13, 2026 14:21
Serious concerns raised over one-way system planned for Boyle
There are fears it would increase traffic outside schools.
Jul 13, 2026 12:29
Over €150,000 worth of illegal tobacco and cigarettes seized in Longford
They were found in a vehicle after a driver was stopped for alleged dangerous driving.
Jul 13, 2026 08:44
Athlone drowning victim's mother says her 'heart is broken' - while his football club is 'utterly devastated'
Glowing tributes have been paid to him online.
Jul 13, 2026 08:16
Drowning victim named as Athlone teen Martin Greene
Gardaí and emergency services were called to the scene off Carnakilla Point near Glasson, outside Athlone, shortly after 7.30 yesterday.
Jul 12, 2026 16:16
New calls for greenway from Carrick to Cavan border
There's no trail linking the Carrick and Leitrim village area with Ballinamore.
Jul 10, 2026 13:02
Over 200 people sign petition against Ballagh energy plant
Grid System Services has asked Roscommon County Council for planning permission for an energy storage system.
Jul 10, 2026 12:53Shannonside Newsletter
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