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Planning granted for Aldi in Boyle
Roscommon County Council has granted planning permission, subject to 36 conditions.
Jan 23, 2026 09:38
Roscommon businesses didn't pay €1.1m in rates last year
Businesses were due to pay almost €13.2 million in 2025 - but just over €12 million was collected.
Jan 23, 2026 09:10
Over 3,000 connections in Leitrim to state's broadband network
There are now over 10,000 premises that can now pre-order or order high-speed broadband across the county, including Carrigallen, Manorhamilton and Keshcarrigan.
Jan 23, 2026 08:12
Dáil hears of need for 24/7 rapid-response vehicle in Roscommon
Currently, it is not available to the public on Mondays from 8pm to 8am because the overtime which used to keep it in function is no longer being paid.
Jan 23, 2026 07:37
No funding commitment for new Roscommon psychiatric unit
In December, it was revealed a design team will be appointed by March to begin planning a new 50-bed acute inpatient psychiatric unit in Roscommon.
Jan 23, 2026 07:19
Hopes public can attend new partnership meetings
Castlerea Councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice was elected as chairperson at their first meeting in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon last night.
Jan 22, 2026 17:28
Local TD disappointed with non-commitment of Minister
Norma Foley visited Attic House - the planned building for the centre.
Jan 22, 2026 17:27
CPR information event in Athlone on January 31
The Athlone Emergency Defibrillator Group are holding the event on Saturday the 31st of January in the Golden Island Shopping Centre.
Jan 22, 2026 14:20
Roscommon's Farming Rathcroghan Project to close down
The award-winning initiative has supported 90 farmers in managing more than 260 archaeological sites over the past eight years.
Jan 22, 2026 14:14
It could be 2027 before Storm Éowyn clean-up is finished
Among the worst areas was the Shannonside region with some homes, farms and businesses without power for over three weeks.
Jan 22, 2026 14:04
Houses in west Roscommon are cheapest in Ireland
The Castlerea F45 eircode had the lowest median price in the country at €150,000, with a house in the Boyle F52 postcode €175,000.
Jan 22, 2026 13:49
Cocaine seized from house in Longford town
Gardaí from the Longford Divisional Drugs Unit carried the search of a house in the Richmond Street area of the town last Friday.
Jan 22, 2026 13:44
Ballinasloe needs funding for family resource centre, Oireachtas committee told
Claire Kerrane was speaking at the Oireachtas committee on children and equality.
Jan 22, 2026 13:41
PODCAST: Minister visits location of Longford's planned family resource centre
Norma Foley visited the planned location of the facility today.
Jan 22, 2026 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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