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Local Senator demands end-to-end scheme to fix houses built with defective blocks
Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove told the Seanad that families in the North-West are living in fear due to poorly constructed houses currently being inhabited.
Dec 11, 2025 17:09
Judge dismisses Castlerea prison officer’s data breach claim
Judge Fergus ruled that while Mark Walsh, experienced "some discomfort and embarrassment" in the workplace, the legal threshold required to award damages had not been met.
Dec 11, 2025 17:04
New national drugs strategy to target rural towns and villages
She was speaking during a visit to Roscommon today where she met with local groups including the North West Regional Drugs Task Force.
Dec 11, 2025 16:58
Minister to be questioned about local drug deaths during visit to Roscommon
Jennifer Murnane O'Connor will be in Ballaghaderreen and Roscommon town.
Dec 11, 2025 08:37
Funeral of former local Minister taking place this morning
Paddy Cooney, from Griffith Street, Athlone passed away last Saturday at the Heritage Clinic in Dublin after a short illness.
Dec 11, 2025 07:48
Section of the N4 reopens following crash yesterday afternoon
A truck and a car collided on the N4 at Ballinalack shortly after 1.30 yesterday afternoon.
Dec 11, 2025 07:46
Local TD Accuses EU of Stripping Ireland of its Power
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice said recent trade agreements, including Mercosur, are unfair and driven by larger EU states such as Germany.
Dec 10, 2025 17:33
Power Restored to Over 100 Homes in South Leitrim
139 customers in the Gorvagh area were left without electricity following Storm Bram yesterday.
Dec 10, 2025 17:23
Emergency services currently at the scene of crash near Mullingar
There are reports of heavy traffic and local diversions are currently in place.
Dec 10, 2025 16:47
Serious concern over shortage of therapists for children with disabilities
It's after the government announced plans to cut waiting lists for children hoping to get assessed.
Dec 10, 2025 14:02Shannonside Newsletter
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