News - Laurence Fallon
Hundreds of new homes being built in Roscommon due to vacant property grant
522 applications for these grants have been made in Roscommon, with 380 approved in principle.
Jun 1, 2026 14:36
High-level meeting in Dublin today over €5bn Athlone masterplan
Members of the European Parliament's housing committee will meet a delegation from the Ballymore Group.
May 27, 2026 07:20
Local councillor says easing planning rules for rural homes could attract Irish emigrants back home
The Sunday Independent is reporting proposals to liberalise housing policies across the country are set to go before Cabinet next month.
May 24, 2026 11:43
Funeral of popular Roscommon priest to take place tomorrow
Tributes have been paid to Rahara native Fr Michael Donnelly, who passed away on Wednesday.
May 15, 2026 13:15
Domnick Connolly to become Roscommon cathaoirleach next month
Independent Laurence Fallon is due to become the leas-cathaoirleach.
May 8, 2026 10:46
€30k shortfall between grant and cost of home-energy upgrade - Roscommon councillor
Councillor Laurence Fallon says the government needs to increase the grants - and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
Apr 28, 2026 12:14
South Roscommon pipe could leak and cause serious damage - councillor
Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the pipe, serving Carnagh west and Glanduff, is passing through private land.
Mar 30, 2026 13:57
20pc of farmers have no one to take over their holding
South Roscommon councillor and farmer, Laurence Fallon, says he's not surprised by the findings about successors.
Jan 22, 2026 09:12
Co Roscommon faces 'major downgrade' if Athlone-Boyle road not upgraded - Fallon
Cllr Laurence Fallon says Transport Infrastructure Ireland is trying to guide motorists away from the county.
Dec 19, 2025 07:40
Mass farming protest in Brussels over Mercosur and CAP
The EU's planned agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay is controversial as farming groups say it'll allow lower quality beef into the European market.
Dec 18, 2025 08:49
Future of Ballinasloe maternity services now a political decision - Fallon
High-risk pregnancies are being moved to University Hospital Galway.
Jul 22, 2025 13:33
Roscommon's Laurence Fallon issues warning after 12 farm deaths this year
Nine involved vehicles - and, of these, three quarters of the victims were over the age of 65.
Jul 21, 2025 13:48
Local politicians hit out at proposals to cut CAP payment for farmers
The Midlands Northwest MEP said it will affect their ability to operate and to make a living.
Jul 16, 2025 17:39
Lower risk pregnant mothers may stay away from Ballinasloe - councillor
Reviews into nine deliveries in the unit since 2023, including two stillbirths, are ongoing.
Jul 11, 2025 13:01Shannonside Newsletter
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