Shannonside News
Almost 200 affordable houses delivered by local county councils in 2025
That's according to figures published by the Department of Housing.
Apr 19, 2026 12:46
Peaceful fuel protest to take place in Ballinasloe today
Their first demonstration took place last Sunday, when around 300 people marched around the town.
Apr 19, 2026 09:18
Sinn Féin leader claims parties are trying to 'dismantle Irish neutrality'
Addressing a rally in Dublin yesterday, the Sinn Fein leader said Fianna Fail and Fine Gael want to scrap the Triple Lock - without consent and without a mandate.
Apr 19, 2026 07:24
Records of Castlerea-born first president of Ireland retrieved from 1926 Census
Douglas Hyde was born in Castlerea in 1860 and became the first President of Ireland in 1938.
Apr 18, 2026 13:49
Almost 950,000 passengers passed through Ireland West Airport in 2025
That's according to the Central Statistics Office, which shows it was the busiest year for Irish Airports since the survey began in 2013.
Apr 18, 2026 12:27
Over 330 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospitals
The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just over 5,000 inpatients were on the waiting list on hospitals serving the Shannonside region as of the end of March.
Apr 18, 2026 12:08
Line-up of free events to mark World Circus Day in Castlerea this afternoon
The event is being organised by Roscommon County Council Arts Office, Motion Chapel and Castlerea Rose Festival.
Apr 18, 2026 10:44
Inquest returns open verdict in death of Castlerea man in bog hole
The 64-year-old man was reported missing the day before his body was found.
Apr 18, 2026 09:31
Man (20s) to appear in court over Garda vehicle ramming in Monaghan
An Garda Síochána is continuing to investigate a series of violent incidents on Thursday.
Apr 18, 2026 07:35
Senator praises Roscommon Gardaí following conviction of two men over 2024 burglaries
Gareth Scahill said the arrests brought relief to affected communities.
Apr 17, 2026 18:26Shannonside Newsletter
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