News - Laurence Fallon
More calls for compensation for south Roscommon flood victims
Cllr Tony Ward once again called for compensation for those whose farms and lands have been devastated by floodwater.
May 28, 2025 17:17
Local politicians express sadness following death of Pope Francis
The "People's Pope" appeared just yesterday to crowds of well-wishers at St. Peter's Basilica to give his Easter blessing.
Apr 21, 2025 10:36
'Very significant day' as south Roscommon anti-flooding measure becomes operational
OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran will switch on the pumping system at Lough Funshinagh this afternoon.
Mar 28, 2025 07:17
'A sad occasion' as Fine Gael choose John Naughten's replacement tonight
The Drum man died last October after over 20 years as a Fine Gael councillor.
Feb 20, 2025 16:59
Local councillor hopes Martin Daly obtains ministerial role in new government
The new Ministers of State won't be announced until the week after the Dáil returns next Wednesday.
Jan 17, 2025 13:30
Roscommon councillor praises council for trying to resolve flooding crisis
It comes as An Bord Pleanála granted conditional planning permission for a temporary flood relief scheme last Friday.
Jan 13, 2025 18:07
LISTEN: South Roscommon flood relief scheme could be in place by April, after it gets planning approval
An Bord Pleanála gave it the go-ahead today with conditions.
Jan 10, 2025 15:37
Local councillor hopeful Lough Funshinagh can be returned to its former state
Flood relief works at the former turlough have been held up by High Court actions by an environmental group since 2021.
Dec 28, 2024 09:31
Roscommon road reopens one year after it was closed due to flooding
The Ballagh Road has been affected by rising flood waters from Lough Funshinagh.
Dec 13, 2024 17:40
Speed limit on only one local road in Roscommon will NOT be cut to 60km/h next February
They’re being reduced from 80 kilometres an hour to 60 around the country, to try to address rising road-deaths.
Nov 25, 2024 15:27
N61 upgrade delays 'will remove backbone' from Roscommon, says Councillor
Cllr Laurence Fallon claims Transport Infrastructure Ireland now have plans to upgrade the Ballymahon to Sligo route instead.
Oct 14, 2024 13:46
Concern in south Roscommon as more flooding feared tonight
A status yellow rain warning starts at 10pm tonight and runs until 4am tomorrow, and affects Longford, Roscommon and Westmeath.
Aug 22, 2024 16:55
Leitrim IFA chairman says rising costs force farmers onto social welfare
New figures show 298 people in Leitrim got Farm Assist or Rural Social Scheme payments last year.
Jul 25, 2024 16:58Shannonside Newsletter
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