News - fire

Man who died in house fire in Frenchpark named locally

The man has since been named locally as Des Deegan, who had only been living there a relatively short time.

Jun 19, 2025 13:06

The scene remains sealed off this morning for a technical examination and enquiries are ongoing.

Jun 19, 2025 07:52

Gardaí were called to the scene at the Oaks housing estate in Frenchpark shortly after 7 o'clock last night.

Jun 19, 2025 07:37

Fire crews are searching for one person reported to have been in the house at the time of the incident.

Jun 18, 2025 21:01

It happened in the Gilbertstown area of Castlepollard at around 1 o'clock this morning.

Jun 4, 2025 11:59

The alarm was raised in the Glenicmurrin area of Connemara shortly after 6 o'clock this morning.

Jun 3, 2025 11:00

It will be held in Marian Hall in Gortaganny on June 3rd at 8 o'clock.

May 22, 2025 17:30

Hundreds of acres of forestry has been destroyed in a major blaze in west Roscommon over the past two days.

May 20, 2025 07:48

It follows the outbreak of a major fire in Gortaganny yesterday afternoon which then spread to a significant area.

May 19, 2025 17:31

Leitrim Fire Service is at the scene, trying to bring it under control.

May 19, 2025 16:26

Hundreds of acres of forestry and bogs were destroyed in the blaze yesterday.

May 19, 2025 11:12

Tommy Hora's house was narrowly saved in the blaze.

May 19, 2025 00:43

Several landowners spoke of their devastation at losing acres of forestry and bogland.

May 18, 2025 23:58

It broke out in Gorthaganny this afternoon and has spread to a significant area.

May 18, 2025 19:04

Shannonside Newsletter

1e, Mastertech Business Park
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67

Download Shannonside App Today