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Ballygar Health Centre badly damaged following fire
Emergency services are currently attending the scene of a fire at the Ballygar Health Centre on the Galway/Roscommon border. Several units of the Mountbellew
Feb 23, 2021 11:02
Almost 2000 without power in Shannonside region this morning
High winds have led to some power outages in the region this morning, According to the ESB power check website almost 1,500 homes and
Feb 23, 2021 10:52
Streetscape works resume in Carrick-on-Shannon
Works on completing the streetscape in Carrick-on-Shannon have resumed in the last 24 hours. Leitrim County Council has confirmed that the contractors are
Feb 23, 2021 09:46
Concern at possible 24 month delay to develop Lough Funshinagh pipe solution
There's mixed reaction to progress on minimising flooding at Lough Funshinagh in south Roscommon. All stakeholders including Roscommon County Council, the OPW, the National
Feb 23, 2021 09:19
Level 5 lockdown to be extended until April 5th
Level 5 restrictions will be extended until April 5th this afternoon with home building remaining shut for another month. While more than 300,000 students
Feb 23, 2021 07:35
Granard Motte Heritage Park could open in 2022
It's hoped that the new Granard Motte Heritage Park tourist attraction will open next year. The multi-million euro project, announced initially in July
Feb 23, 2021 07:22
Young man resentenced today for manslaughter of his mother in 2011 in Mayo
A judge has heard a young man who killed his mother ten years ago has been convicted of multiple serious assaults on prison staff. Celyn
Feb 22, 2021 18:17
UK looks to end lockdown by June as Cabinet Sub Committee meets to discuss lifting restrictions here
The British Prime Minister has announced a roadmap that could see most COVID restrictions lifted by June at the earliest. Boris Johnson has set out
Feb 22, 2021 17:39
Works to begin on engineered solution to Lough Funsinagh flooding
Roscommon County Council is to begin works to progress an engineered solution to flooding at Lough Funshinagh. A series of man-made pipes are to
Feb 22, 2021 17:26
Extension to pub opening times no benefit according to local publicans
Publicans in the Shannonside Northern Sound region say longer opening hours will be of no benefit. The government is to consider the extension under its
Feb 22, 2021 17:21
McPhillips Set For Senior International Debut
Cian McPhillips have been selected for his senior international debut at the European Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland on March 5-7. McPhillips is named
Feb 22, 2021 17:04
€40,000 for community bog projects across Roscommon
A total of €40,000 is being allocated to five community peatland projects in Roscommon. The funding is being made available as part of the
Feb 22, 2021 16:39
Arigna Fuels Director says nationwide smoky coal ban would need real enforcement
The Managing Director of Arigna Fuels in north Roscommon says much more resources would be needed if the government wants to introduce a nationwide smoky
Feb 22, 2021 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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