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Oireachtas members meet with Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis Committee
The commitment comes as residents continue to face high water levels that threaten homes, farms, and local infrastructure.
Jan 28, 2026 16:37
Tributes paid to Co. Roscommon man following tragic incident in the UK
Captain Philip Gilbert Muldowney died following a live firing incident in Northumberland on Sunday.
Jan 28, 2026 16:20
Roscommon Cllr calls for more resources to be allocated to tackle littering
Fianna Fáil's Paschal Fitzmaurice raised concerns about littering in Castlerea at a Muncipal District meeting last week.
Jan 28, 2026 13:42
Longford TD says he plans to meet Ballymore CEO over Athlone plans
Fine Gael's Parliamentary Chair Micheál Carrigy says he supports the ambitious project.
Jan 28, 2026 13:38
Co. Roscommon school in danger of closing due to low numbers
Slatta National School near Rooskey has set a deadline of February 6th to preserve its two-teacher status.
Jan 28, 2026 13:35
Uisce Eireann confirm two bursts in Roscommon have been repaired
The bursts on a water main in Cloonfad had caused significant supply issues to customers in Cloonfad and Granlahan.
Jan 28, 2026 13:33
Plans for new school building in Ballinasloe take major step forward
Scoil an Chroi Naofa have been calling for a new school for over 20 years.
Jan 28, 2026 12:29
Longford County Council Secures €150,000 in Local Enhancement Programme Funding
The scheme supports small capital works and the purchase of essential equipment, focusing on communities and ensuring funding reaches areas where it can make a difference.
Jan 28, 2026 10:38
Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis Committee to Meet TDs at Leinster House
The meeting, will focus on the current status of the long-term solution for Lough Funshinagh, which has been plagued by persistent flooding for more than a decade.
Jan 28, 2026 08:09
Leitrim and Roscommon Act on Part V Breaches as Longford Records None Since 2020
The condition, commonly known as Part V, requires them to deliver a percentage of social housing as part of new housing estates.
Jan 28, 2026 07:38
Lough Funshinagh residents 'in limbo' ahead of Dublin meeting
Members of the Lough Funshinagh Flood Crisis Committee will meet local Oireachtas members tomorrow.
Jan 27, 2026 17:23
Minister: St Patrick's Day visits are not a 'jolly' for Government reps
It's been confirmed a third of the Cabinet will travel to the United States this St Patrick's Day.
Jan 27, 2026 17:19
Calls for staged payments to housing scheme
The Croí Cónaithe Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Scheme was first introduced in 2022.
Jan 27, 2026 13:35
Edgeworthstown man jailed for 13 years for raping elderly, vulnerable neighbour
Sentencing him, Ms Justice Melanie Greally said she disagreed with the Director of Public Prosecution's assessment of the seriousness of the case.
Jan 27, 2026 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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