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Environmental concerns raised regarding potential Co. Roscommon wind farm
County Planners requested further information from Ballyfeeney Green Energy last month after they applied for permission to build six turbines between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Jan 5, 2026 16:34
Head of Ballaghaderreen Fire Station retires after over 25 years
Micheál Frain has served as a retained fire fighter in the area for 26 years.
Jan 5, 2026 13:14
Cllr concerned some local businesses may close in 2026 due to costs
Fianna Fáil's Seamus Butler believes the minimum wage increase and the auto-enrolment pension scheme may cause problems for local businesses.
Jan 5, 2026 13:12
Positive news for local towns in latest Irish Business against litter report
Roscommon town has risen to 11th in the latest report.
Jan 5, 2026 13:10
Four people died in work-related incidents in the region last year
The statistics have been released by the Health and Safety Authority.
Jan 5, 2026 13:06
Further cold weather could be on the way later this week
It comes as weather warnings were extended across the Shannonside region today.
Jan 5, 2026 13:03
Fresh weather warnings issued locally
New warnings have been issued for the three counties.
Jan 5, 2026 09:29
Motorists advised of N5 diversions
Jan 5, 2026 07:54
Leitrim native Sr Brigid Reynolds, co-founder of Social Justice Ireland, has died
Born and raised near Mohill, Sr Brigid was educated with the Marist Sisters in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Jan 5, 2026 07:48
Local motorists advised to exercise caution
Frost, snow, ice and black ice remains on many local, regional and national roads.
Jan 5, 2026 07:41
Tributes paid to man who died in Longford crash
Francis Kelly lost his life in a three-vehicle crash between Longford town and Edgeworthstown on Saturday at around 7pm
Jan 5, 2026 07:39
Positive news for local towns in latest IBAL litter rankings
Longford has regained it's clean status.
Jan 5, 2026 07:38
'It's just devastating' - Glowing tributes to Longford dad who died in crash
Francis Kelly lost his life in a three-vehicle crash between Longford town and Edgeworthstown on Saturday at around 7pm.
Jan 4, 2026 18:51
Irish hot air balloon experts set for Lough Key Forest Park in 2026
That's after it was confirmed in December that The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships will take place there next September.
Jan 4, 2026 15:22Shannonside Newsletter
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