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Permission sought for redevelopment of Lidl store in Roscommon
The German supermarket giant submitted an application to county planners this week.
May 1, 2026 17:08
Investigation underway after six calves found dumped in Westmeath waterway
Westmeath County Council says the incident is being treated as illegal dumping, with concerns over potential risks to public health and local water quality.
May 1, 2026 17:01
Over 650 local applications approved under Help-to-Buy scheme since 2020
It assists first-time purchasers in buying a new property, or one which has been recently converted into a dwelling and not previously lived in.
May 1, 2026 14:11
Concerns raised locally about qualification of private home care workers
Councillor Gary Prior is raising a motion at next week's county council meeting to increase checks on staff hired by private home care services.
May 1, 2026 14:08
Local minister says government working on overcrowding levels at Sligo hospital
A ten-year-review for the month of April shows overcrowding at Sligo University Hospital has come at its highest this year, with 903 patients waiting on trolleys in April 2026.
May 1, 2026 14:02
Athlone cycleway bridge renamed after former minister Mary O'Rourke
Taoiseach Micheal Martin along with a number of local politicians attended the event.
May 1, 2026 13:56
Parts of EU Mercosur agreement to come into force today
That's despite not getting approval yet from the European Parliament.
May 1, 2026 13:50
Worst April on record for overcrowding at local hospital
INMO figures show more than 11 thousand patients were on trolleys during that time.
May 1, 2026 11:14
Cycleway bridge in Athlone to be officially named after Mary O'Rourke today
Taoiseach Micheal Martin is set to attend the event which gets underway at 11am.
May 1, 2026 08:15
Trade parts of Mercosur deal set to take effect for farmers from today
However, that's without approval from the European Parliament.
May 1, 2026 07:24Shannonside Newsletter
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