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Funeral of Gary Lydon hears of his love for local region
An award-winning actor, he was best known for his role in 'The Banshees of Inisherin'
May 7, 2026 13:12
Banshees of Inisherin actor to be laid to rest in Cootehall today
Gary Lydon had been living in the Cootehall area in recent years.
May 7, 2026 07:19
Funeral of locally-based actor to take place on Thursday
He was best known for his role in 'The Banshees of Inisherin' and his appearances in 'Love/Hate' and 'The Clinic.'
May 5, 2026 13:34
Man hospitalised after crash between Carrick and Boyle
Two cars collided on the N4 near the Cootehall turn at around 12.20 this afternoon.
Feb 6, 2026 14:34
New bridge between Carrick-on-Shannon and Cootehall to go to tender in 2026
Up to 5 million euro will be spent on a replacement for Hartley Bridge.
Jan 1, 2026 12:53
Christmas Goal miles across the region today and tomorrow
In Roscommon, an event is taking place at Padraig Pearses GAA club between 10-12.30 today whilst tomorrow at Clann na Gael GAA in Johnstown another event gets underway from 11.
Dec 25, 2025 08:42
Construction of new bridge outside Carrick-on-Shannon to start next year
Hartley Bridge is located around halfway between Carrick and Cootehall, and is in poor condition.
Dec 26, 2024 11:25
Two buildings in north Roscommon to have 46 beds for Ukrainian refugees
They are Croghan Old National School, which has 15 beds, and Doyle's in Cootehall, with 31 beds.
Oct 25, 2024 13:47
Roscommon County Council seeking planning for works at a local park
Plans include the resurfacing of the existing walkway, creation of a covered outdoor with age friendly seating and soft landscaping to include trees, shrubs and grass.
Mar 12, 2024 11:33
Long awaited decision made on problematic Leitrim Bridge
The process saw numerous delays and deadlines missed, with An Bord Pleanála making a final decision on the application this week.
Dec 22, 2023 07:54
Over two million euro allocated to Shannonside region under Town and Village Renewal Scheme
A total of €27 million was announced nationally under scheme which aims to combat dereliction and breathe new life into rural towns and villages.
Dec 14, 2022 13:29
Works finishing today on dangerous N4 junctions in Roscommon
The works began at two dangerous junctions in the Ardcarne area on the N4 in Roscommon last autumn after years of campaigning by local residents
Jun 16, 2022 17:45
Long awaited works begin at dangerous junctions on N4 in Roscommon
Safety conditions for the junctions at Cootehall and Croghan off the N4 in north Roscommon have long been a serious concern for local residents
Sep 22, 2021 12:07
Campaigners welcome result on dangerous N4 junctions
The dangers of the junctions at Cootehall and Croghan were first highlighted on a Facebook page in 2012 by a local group
Jul 29, 2021 16:56Shannonside Newsletter
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