News - Gaza
Local Eurovision winner says Ireland's own song contest would be a 'good idea'
Charlie McGettigan has speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound following the announcement the state broadcaster will boycott this year's competition over Israel's participation.
Dec 6, 2025 12:09
Local pro-Palestine group to gather in solidarity with Gaza today
The event is being organised by the Roscommon Palestine Solidarity Group.
Nov 29, 2025 08:55
Trump says Israeli hostages will be returned to their families on Monday
He's been thanked by a senior Hamas official for his part in negotiations towards a peace deal in the war-torn region.
Oct 11, 2025 08:22
Deal agreed by Israel and Hamas, as hopes war ending
The ceasefire deal will see the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, and Israeli troops will withdraw to an agreed position.
Oct 9, 2025 07:37
Campaigner says Ireland 'leading the way' in raising Palestinians' plight
It comes ahead of a special event this weekend in Roscommon to celebrate the shared history of both Ireland and Palestine.
Aug 27, 2025 13:20
President Higgins calls for action in response to famine in Gaza
He says yesterday's report, announcing the famine in the war-torn country, has not come as a surprise.
Aug 23, 2025 08:16
MEP defends use of AI to draft letter urging EU to deliver aid to Gaza
Ciaran Mullooly's letter, sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, included contained lyrics from house music group Swedish House Mafia.
May 29, 2025 13:30
Labour to push Government to take action for Gaza
It calls for collective steps to enable the development of a lasting ceasefire for the region.
May 24, 2025 08:02
Mother of Palestinian woman living in Roscommon granted safe passage from Gaza
Sherín Al Shabbagh, who lives in Ballaghaderreen, had fought for a visa for her mother Najwa since fighting broke in in 2023.
Apr 23, 2025 13:43
Pro-Palestinian rally to take place in Roscommon town today
Last month, over 100 people gathered in the town's Square to voice their support for people living in Gaza.
Apr 12, 2025 11:21
Roscommon protest held yesterday in solidarity with Gaza
It was part of a series of events taking place across the country and one of three such pro-Palestinian rallies in the Shannonside region.
Mar 23, 2025 11:37
LISTEN: Protest held in Carrick-on-Shannon in solidarity with people of Gaza
It comes as tens of thousands took to the streets across the country to protest Israel's attack on Gaza and the breaking of its ceasefire agreed with Hamas.
Mar 22, 2025 18:59
Gaza solidarity rallies taking place across Shannonside region
The first of the local protests took place at 5.30 yesterday evening in Boyle with further gatherings in Roscommon town and Carrick-on-Shannon today.
Mar 22, 2025 08:52
Pro-Palestine rallies in Roscommon town, Carrick and Boyle
They're part of nationwide protests organised by members of the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
Mar 20, 2025 17:25Shannonside Newsletter
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