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Roscommon Cllr says Government needs to progress plans for Athlone
Ballymore hope to turn Athlone into a green city by 2040 but say the Government now need to fully back the plan.
Jan 27, 2026 13:13
Investigation continuing into a theft from a house in Longford
The incident happened in the early hours of Friday, January 23rd in the St. Michael's Road area of the town.
Jan 27, 2026 13:09
Management at Mullingar Hospital advising public to consider all health options
That's after an increasing in numbers of people requiring admission at this time.
Jan 27, 2026 13:08
Five local Ministers set to travel abroad for St. Patricks Day
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will visit Washington DC and Philadelphia.
Jan 27, 2026 13:06
Defective vehicle sees Leitrim motorist arrested
They are due to appear before a sitting of the District Court at a later date.
Jan 27, 2026 11:20
Mulryan confident Athlone project will progress
Mulryan and members from the Ballymore Property group presented their plans for the midlands town at yesterday’s meeting of Roscommon County Council.
Jan 27, 2026 08:46
Future of St Brigid's Hospital still up in the air
St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then.
Jan 27, 2026 08:44
Meeting to discuss notorious crossroads
Roscommon County Council will hold talks in Dublin with Transport Infrastructure Ireland about Scramoge Cross.
Jan 27, 2026 08:41
Local Ministers expected to be part of St Patrick's Day trips
The agenda for where various ministers will travel this year is being signed off on at cabinet this morning.
Jan 27, 2026 07:54
Rail passengers advised of delays to local service
Iarnród Éireann confirmed the disruption is due to to congestion caused by flooding at multiple locations.
Jan 27, 2026 07:39
Local motorists advised caution
Surface water remains on many local, regional and national roads.
Jan 27, 2026 07:25
Local region remains under yellow weather warning
The warning, for wind came into effect at 3am this morning.
Jan 27, 2026 07:22
Longford man who raped elderly, vulnerable neighbour jailed for 13 years
A man who attacked and raped his elderly, vulnerable neighbour during a violent home invasion, causing her “life-altering” harm, has been jailed for 13 years.
Jan 26, 2026 19:24
Ballinamore councillor welcomes update on bus shelters
Cllr Gary Prior had raised the issue at today's Municipal District meeting.
Jan 26, 2026 18:24Shannonside Newsletter
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