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Over €60,000 worth of funding allocated to local playgrounds
It's out of a total of €600,000 awarded to thirty local authorities under the Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation.
Apr 22, 2026 13:09
Ukrainian refugees staying at Athlone hotel set to be relocated next month
The Department of Justice confirmed that their contract with the Creggan Court Hotel is due to expire in the coming weeks.
Apr 22, 2026 13:06
Roscommon disability centre receives positive HIQA report
The house is intended to provide service for people with severe level of intellectual disability and those with autism spectrum disorders.
Apr 22, 2026 10:46
Many children from the region currently on CDNT waiting list
Children's Disability Network Teams provide multidisciplinary assessment, therapy, and support for children aged up to 18 with complex needs related to disabilities.
Apr 22, 2026 08:18
Tributes paid to Roscommon man who died in camping accident last week
St. Michaels GAA club paid tribute on social media last night.
Apr 22, 2026 07:18
Local councillor urges people to get behind campaign promoting Longford
'Love Life, Love Longford' will run across social media platforms.
Apr 21, 2026 17:21
Man (20s) pleads guilty to dangerous driving which left brother with serious injuries
Judge Keenan Johnson described it as one of the worst dangerous driving cases he has ever dealt with.
Apr 21, 2026 17:16
Hopes start-up project could lead to job creation at former power station site
That's according to a local MEP ahead of a meeting with ESB Chief Executive Paddy Hayes this week.
Apr 21, 2026 16:59
Number of local forests and amenities allocated additional funding
It comes as part of a strategic partnership between the Department of Community, Rural and the Gaeltacht and Coillte.
Apr 21, 2026 08:42
Calls for new measures to be introduced to tackle littering in Longford
Fianna Fáil Councillor Kevin Hussey raised the issue at yesterday's Longford Municipal District meeting.
Apr 21, 2026 07:52Shannonside Newsletter
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