Shannonside News
Over €80,000 earmarked for local agricultural shows
The announcement comes from Minister Dara Calleary, who confirmed 126 shows nationwide will benefit from the funding.
Mar 7, 2026 10:28
Special fundraiser in Ballaghaderreen to raise funds for new children's hospice
The Sunflower Children's Hospice is a state-of-the-art Mayo Roscommon Hospice project.
Mar 7, 2026 09:33
Enterprise Minister meets fuel industry reps as prices rise at the pumps
The meeting was held after claims of price gouging due to the conflict in Iran.
Mar 7, 2026 08:22
Dáil hears Longford 'deserves first class healthcare facilities'
Longford-Westmeath TD Michael Carrigy raised the issue, telling the Tánaiste Simon Harris that proposed centres in Ballymahon, Edgeworthstown and Granard have seen little progress.
Mar 6, 2026 08:34
Family of Liam Farrell welcomes latest development in cold case investigation
It was confirmed last night that the body of Liam Farrell is to be exhumed as part of the investigation.
Mar 6, 2026 07:19
Dáil hears importance of post offices in the Shannonside region
17 post offices closed in counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon between 2015 and 2025.
Mar 5, 2026 08:20
Local Senator calls for card payments to be introduced on bus services
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill raised the issue in the Seanad yesterday.
Mar 5, 2026 07:25
Local TD seeking update on domestic violence refuge in Roscommon at meeting today
Roscommon is one of a number of counties that has no domestic violence refuge.
Mar 4, 2026 12:25
Midlands based Garda who loaned bike to farmer to receive over €250,000 in damages
The Irish Examiner are reporting that the case was settled in the high court around two weeks ago with a confidentiality agreement.
Mar 4, 2026 08:38
Almost 170 drivers given penalty points for no insurance last year locally
You get five penalty points for the offence and a mandatory court appearance
Mar 4, 2026 08:14Shannonside Newsletter
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