News - businesses
Roscommon businesses didn't pay €1.1m in rates last year
Businesses were due to pay almost €13.2 million in 2025 - but just over €12 million was collected.
Jan 23, 2026 09:10
New computer shop opens its doors in west Roscommon
Tech Haven opened their new store in the West Roscommon town last week.
Jul 6, 2025 14:52
Around 6,000 homes and businesses in Roscommon still without power
The county is one of the worst affected in the country for power outages.
Feb 3, 2025 09:26
Longford businesses continue to count the cost following town fire
Up to 60 people remain out of work due to the fire.
Aug 6, 2024 08:49
Up to dozen businesses damaged in massive fire in Longford town
No injuries have been reported.
Jul 28, 2024 11:25
Roscommon County Council accused of failing to heed retailers over Strokestown plans
Strokestown Town Team Secretary, Frank Hanly, says the local authority has refused to listen to concens over the Public Realm Enhancement Scheme.
Sep 27, 2023 18:02
Report shows businesses in region have spent over €250m on energy
The Brosnan report has examined the latest CSO figures in order to determine how much each counties' businesses are spending on energy costs.
Sep 6, 2023 13:12
Covid-19 on track for Winter spike according to local Virologist
The HSE yesterday confirmed Eris - a more transmissable form of the Omicron strain, which has become established in the UK and US - has now been detected in Ireland.
Aug 10, 2023 13:41
Local businesses encouraged to attend enterprise event next month
Minister Simon Coveney will speak at the event
Feb 17, 2023 16:34
Four local towns praised in IBAL survey for 2022
Nationally, Naas in Co Kildare has been crowned Ireland's cleanest town or city for the second year in a row.
Jan 9, 2023 13:45
Local needs highlighted ahead of tomorrows Budget 2023
Businesses, unions, support groups and members of the public have been telling Shannonside FM what they want to see in the budget.
Sep 26, 2022 13:17
Local businesses frustrated over lack of communication following water outage
The local business woman says the lack of info in the early stages of the disruption can cause major issues.
Sep 6, 2022 17:14
Local businesses urged to join new commercial text alert scheme
The text alert app will help businesses tackle crime and anti social behaviour.
Jun 21, 2022 14:05
Local TD calls for 'Tax Free Days' instead of Bank Holidays
Deputy Fitzmaurice feels public holidays do not support small private enterprises.
Mar 21, 2022 13:57Shannonside Newsletter
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