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Roscommon nurse completes 23,000km charity cycle to Sydney
The Rossie to Aussie Cycle is in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and North West STOP.
Feb 7, 2026 08:37
British Army officer who died in live fire training incident to be laid to rest in Co. Roscommon today
During his time at Elphin Community College, he was named Head Student.
Feb 7, 2026 08:27
Taoiseach accepts invitation to visit White House on St. Patrick's Day
Micheál Martin last night confirmed he received a formal invitation from US President Donald Trump yesterday.
Feb 7, 2026 08:09
Longford man jailed for two years for assaulting train ticket inspector
Feb 6, 2026 19:53
Longford Councillor says the county needs more Gardaí
Fianna Fáil's Seamus Butler has been speaking after no new Gardaí have been allocated for Roscommon-Longford from the newest batch of graduates.
Feb 6, 2026 16:13
Roscommon coroner pays glowing tribute to his late mother
Nancy O’Connor was a popular woman who lived on the Convent Road in Ballaghaderreen for many years.
Feb 6, 2026 14:45
Man hospitalised after crash between Carrick and Boyle
Two cars collided on the N4 near the Cootehall turn at around 12.20 this afternoon.
Feb 6, 2026 14:34
Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise defends decision to ban practice of reposing in churches
The decision has been met with disappointment from both parishioners and public representatives.
Feb 6, 2026 13:41
Government criticised for failing to properly resource social housing audits in Longford
It comes as figures show just 1.72% of social homes in the county have been audited by the local authority.
Feb 6, 2026 13:37
Taoiseach says new school should've already been built in Ballinasloe
Despite long delays, the school was included in a large scale announcement by Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton last week.
Feb 6, 2026 13:35
Inquest returns 'open verdict' in drowning of man (71) in Tarmonbarry
In line with medical evidence, Coroner Brian O’Connor said he died from drowning.
Feb 6, 2026 12:43
No new Gardaí allocated to Roscommon and Longford
Fine Gael Senator Gareth Scahill says that while one recruit will be stationed in Castlebar, the rest of the Mayo-Roscommon-Longford division has been overlooked.
Feb 6, 2026 12:23
65 prisoners sleeping on the floor in Castlerea prison
There are 466 inmates in custody there at the moment - which is 95 above the normal bed capacity.
Feb 6, 2026 08:43
'Absolutely nuts' - Fitzmaurice blasts speed-limit reductions
They dropped from 80 kilometres an hour down to 60 on rural roads last year.
Feb 6, 2026 08:13Shannonside Newsletter
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