Shannonside News
Local businessman welcomes reopening of Durkin's in Ballagh
The bar, restaurant and guesthouse closed last week, when the operator pulled out.
Jul 26, 2025 12:52
Castlerea Rose Festival kicks off today with long-awaited return of Mardi Gras parade
The Castlerea Rose Festival was named Best Irish Festival in 2024 and this year's events are promised to be their biggest yet.
Jul 26, 2025 10:45
Annual Pattern Festival to kick off in Brideswell this weekend
The Pattern Mass itself will be celebrated by parish priest of Kiltoom and Cam Michael McManus.
Jul 26, 2025 09:27
Local restaurant owner says government 'doesn't care' about small businesses
That's two thirds of all the tax cut money the Government plans to have in budget 2026 - minimising room for measures elsewhere.
Jul 26, 2025 09:16
Trump urges Europe to get its 'act together' on immigration
The US president will visit both his golf courses during the four-day private trip in Scotland.
Jul 26, 2025 08:27
Landmark tourist park in North Roscommon put on market for €1m
The Battlebridge Caravan and Camping Park is based on the outskirts of Leitrim Village.
Jul 25, 2025 16:54
Kerry fans want motorway toll barriers lifted for All-Ireland final
Last week, large queues of Cork and Tipperary hurling fans were seen at plazas.
Jul 25, 2025 08:46
Bord na Móna to meet with farmers affected by bog rewetting
A public meeting was held this week in Ballyleague over concerns farmers land will be flooded.
Jul 25, 2025 08:26
Calls for expert group to tackle 'alarming rise' in local drug use
It's after Roscommon coroner, Brian O'Connor, said he had dealt with three cocaine-related inquests in the space of a month.
Jul 25, 2025 08:19
Carrick on Shannon's Carole Coleman to leave RTE next month
She's best known for her challenging interview with George W Bush in 2004, as Washington correspondent.
Jul 24, 2025 17:09Shannonside Newsletter
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