Eoghan Murphy
Athlone butcher Christopher Fitzsimons jailed for 13 years - after raping girl 18 times in 13 months
Christopher Fitzsimons (40), described in court as “a wolf in sheep's clothing”, was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury last July of all 22 counts against him relating to the three complainants, including 18 counts of raping one of the girls over an 13-month period.
Feb 16, 2026 13:05
Local politicians welcome plans to turn derelict properties into council houses
The government has announced the expansion of the Buy and Renew Scheme.
Feb 16, 2026 12:52
North Roscommon housing waiting list 'regrettably high' - Cllr Moylan
A total of 88 people in the Boyle Municipal District have been waiting at least seven years for a council home.
Feb 16, 2026 12:22
Ukrainian refugees living in nearly 500 homes in Leitrim
The state pays homeowners €600 a month if they accommodate Ukrainians in their houses.
Feb 16, 2026 12:17
Nearly 20,000 vehicles seized for no insurance last year
Chief Executive of the Bureau, David Fitzgerald, says it's now much easier for gardaí to catch uninsured driving.
Feb 16, 2026 09:15
20,000 locals signed onto auto-enrolment pension scheme
People are enrolled if they don’t already have a pension and meet the earnings threshold.
Feb 16, 2026 07:35
121 people stranded on Roscommon's housing list for over seven years
A total of 86 are in the Boyle Municipal District, with 11 in south Roscommon, and 22 in mid-Roscommon.
Feb 16, 2026 07:18
'Tears, smiles and even laughter' at funeral of Englishman who died after alleged assault in Ballaghaderreen
Jorden Newin, 39, suffered serious injuries after an alleged assault in the early hours of New Year’s Day and later died in hospital.
Feb 14, 2026 11:32
Man accused of New Year's Day assault in Ballagh further remanded on bail
Englishman Jorden Newin suffered serious injuries after the alleged assault in the early hours of New Year’s Day and later died in hospital.
Feb 13, 2026 15:59
Longford man jailed for one year for harassing local solicitor
At Longford Circuit Court on Tuesday, 54-year-old Patrick Cassidy, of Dromard, Moyne, pleaded guilty to harassing Longford solicitor Pauline Brady between January 1, 2024, and January 7, 2025.
Feb 13, 2026 13:56Shannonside Newsletter
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