Shannonside News
Local councillor calls for citizens' assembly to revamp presidential nomination process
You need the backing of 20 Oireachtas members or four councils to get on the ballot paper
Oct 27, 2025 13:19
Over €14 million to be allocated to local farmers under 2025 Eco-Scheme
Earlier this week, the Minister for Agriculture, Martin Heydon confirmed the details.
Oct 27, 2025 11:10
Retired local barber still 'dreaming' of Roscommon lifting Sam Maguire
Roscommon GAA superfan Paddy Joe Burke retired in October last year.
Oct 27, 2025 09:29
Local Fianna Fáil councillor says presidential nomination process needs to change
Over 200,000 people spoiled their votes in the election, which had only three candidates on the ballot paper.
Oct 27, 2025 09:23
Local health services remind public of care options this Bank Holiday
Plans are in place across hospital and community services to ensure patients can access the care they need in the right setting.
Oct 27, 2025 08:52
Investigation continues into alleged assault in Kildare town
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Oct 27, 2025 08:18
Carrick-on-Shannon's TidyTowns award will boost local tourism
That's according to north Roscommon councillor Seán Moylan, after Carrick picked up the overall award in the SuperValu competition on Friday.
Oct 26, 2025 15:09
Over 80 jobs under threat at local Athlone business
Staff at Circana, located at the IDA Business and Technology Park in Garrycastle, have been informed of 86 proposed redundancies.
Oct 26, 2025 14:53
Former Roscommon TD says Taoiseach should step down after Fianna Fáil’s poor election result
Eugene Murphy, from Co Roscommon, quit the party last year after serving in the Dáil and Seanad.
Oct 26, 2025 14:00
Carrick-on-Shannon woman says Catherine Connolly will be a great president for all
Lola Gonzalez Farrell, from the Social Democrats, campaigned for Catherine Connolly.
Oct 26, 2025 13:49Shannonside Newsletter
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