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Athlone butcher Christopher Fitzsimons jailed for 13 years - after raping girl 18 times in 13 months
Christopher Fitzsimons (40), described in court as “a wolf in sheep's clothing”, was convicted by a Central Criminal Court jury last July of all 22 counts against him relating to the three complainants, including 18 counts of raping one of the girls over an 13-month period.
Feb 16, 2026 13:05
Local politicians welcome plans to turn derelict properties into council houses
The government has announced the expansion of the Buy and Renew Scheme.
Feb 16, 2026 12:52
North Roscommon housing waiting list 'regrettably high' - Cllr Moylan
A total of 88 people in the Boyle Municipal District have been waiting at least seven years for a council home.
Feb 16, 2026 12:22
Ukrainian refugees living in nearly 500 homes in Leitrim
The state pays homeowners €600 a month if they accommodate Ukrainians in their houses.
Feb 16, 2026 12:17
Sligo University Hospital Fourth Busiest in Country with 44 Awaiting Beds
Sligo University Hospital have 44 patients waiting on trolleys according to the latest trolley watch report by the INMO.
Feb 16, 2026 11:25
Nearly 20,000 vehicles seized for no insurance last year
Chief Executive of the Bureau, David Fitzgerald, says it's now much easier for gardaí to catch uninsured driving.
Feb 16, 2026 09:15
Fine Gael TD defends Longford's garda resources after double stabbing
Last week's meeting of Longford County Council revealed nine officers have left Longford since December, and only two have been replaced.
Feb 16, 2026 07:38
20,000 locals signed onto auto-enrolment pension scheme
People are enrolled if they don’t already have a pension and meet the earnings threshold.
Feb 16, 2026 07:35
121 people stranded on Roscommon's housing list for over seven years
A total of 86 are in the Boyle Municipal District, with 11 in south Roscommon, and 22 in mid-Roscommon.
Feb 16, 2026 07:18
Roscommon property developer praised in the Seanad for new apprenticeship bursary
The 500,000 euro fund will encourage young people to take up construction apprenticeships.
Feb 15, 2026 13:58
Local TD says more Garda recruitment 'not the solution' to crime in Co. Longford
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy's comments come following a double stabbing in the county town on Monday, during which two men suffered serious injuries.
Feb 15, 2026 13:39
Over 7,000 recipients of Jobseekers' allowance across region
Jobseeker's allowance is a means-tested social assistance payment for people who are unemployed, or working part-time for 3 days a week or less, and are actively seeking full-time work.
Feb 15, 2026 08:46
More heavy showers expected nationwide today
Met Eireann says there's a risk of spot flooding.
Feb 15, 2026 08:33
Offaly TD raises concerns about proposed windfarm in South Roscommon
The Cornafulla Wind Farm is a joint venture between Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables.
Feb 14, 2026 13:11Shannonside Newsletter
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