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Local TD calls for tougher bail laws
Over 800 crimes were committed by people on bail in the Shannonside region last year.
Feb 9, 2026 13:33
Three local patients with 'complex needs' sent to the UK for treatment
St Andrew's is a British charity that specialises in mental healthcare for patients with complex and challenging needs.
Feb 9, 2026 12:37
New first responders' group established in south Roscommon
The South Roscommon First Responders is the first of its kind in the county and will cover a 10 kilometre radius.
Feb 9, 2026 11:31
Ireland lost 300 primary school classrooms in a year due to abortion - Bishop Kevin Doran
He cited official figures showing 10,852 babies were aborted in Ireland in 2024.
Feb 9, 2026 08:12
Construction work to start in March on Ballaghaderreen park
A proposal for a new children's play area and skate park at the Plots Town Park will be going to construction next month.
Feb 9, 2026 07:19
Over 800 local crimes committed by people on bail in 2025
New figures have been released by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan.
Feb 9, 2026 07:16
Public information events on redesign plans in Co. Longford to be held next week
A Town Centre First Information event will take place at Ballymahon Library on Wednesday next.
Feb 8, 2026 14:20
Athlone Chamber CEO backs plans to turn town into 'green city'
They hope to turn Athlone into a green city by 2040 but say the Government now need to fully back the plan.
Feb 8, 2026 12:27
Over 3,600 cars failed NCT test across region so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Feb 8, 2026 09:17
Local TD urging state to be considerate with unqualified elderly drivers
From November, new rules will require unqualified drivers seeking a third or subsequent permit to do the entire learning process again - if a test has not been taken within the previous two years.
Feb 8, 2026 08:53
People Before Profit urging Taoiseach not to meet with Donald Trump
Micheál Martin is planning to visit President Trump at the White House on St. Patrick's Day.
Feb 8, 2026 08:08
LISTEN: 'A role model who died doing what he loved' - army captain's sisters pay moving tribute at his Roscommon funeral
Gilbert Muldowney’s funeral Mass took place in St Attracta’s Church in Ballinameen this afternoon.
Feb 7, 2026 15:21
More than 500 applications for retention permission submitted locally since 2024
An investigation by the Irish Independent on the "build first, ask for permission later" culture revealed more than half of all retention applications lodged since January 2024 have been approved by local authorities across the country.
Feb 7, 2026 13:26
13 suppliers providing hot school meals in Co. Roscommon
The scheme has been available to all primary schools since September.
Feb 7, 2026 11:23Shannonside Newsletter
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