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Popular Roscommon café closes due to rising costs
Les Petites Tartres in Athleague is shutting with immediate effect.
May 18, 2026 16:54
Memorial Mass arranged for north Roscommon man who died in camping accident in Canada
Charlie Beirne was from Knockvicar, near Boyle, but had been living in British Columbia.
May 18, 2026 16:28
Local Cllr reacts to being elected Vice President of Fianna Fáil
Cllr Uruemu Adejinmi's election was confirmed at the party's Ard Fheis over the weekend.
May 18, 2026 13:31
Over 20 million vapes sold in Ireland last year not recycled
In the 20 countries in which the organisation operates, it found just 6 per cent came back for recycling.
May 18, 2026 13:27
Concerns raised regarding lack of road safety measures outside Co. Roscommon schools
Sinn Féin local area representative, Rory Doyle, says they are entirely inadequate.
May 18, 2026 13:20
Over 50 with early onset dementia locally
It's according to estimates from the HSE, revealed by Junior Health Minister Kieran O'Donnell.
May 18, 2026 13:07
Figures reveal cost of local IPAS accommodation
The state is accommodating over 33,000 people in over 300 IPAS centres around the country.
May 18, 2026 13:02
Over 60 people waiting on trolleys at local hospitals today
That's according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.
May 18, 2026 13:02
Man dies in Leitrim crash
The single-vehicle collision occurred at Mullaghycullen close to Drumcong shortly after 11pm last night.
May 18, 2026 12:34
New childcare centre to open in Roscommon town
First Chapters, which is led by Una Hanley, is expected to open in September at the Oldwood estate after terms were agreed with Sherry Fitzgerald P Burke.
May 18, 2026 11:48
Over 8,000 cars fail NCT at local test centres in first 5 months of the year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
May 18, 2026 08:17
Almost 100 people in the region receiving jobseekers' allowance continuously for over 6 years
The stats have been released by Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary.
May 18, 2026 07:39
Roscommon councillor welcomes boost to local economy after success at Dr Hyde Park
Over 20,000 people attended last week's Connacht Senior Football Final at King and Moffatt Dr. Hyde Park.
May 17, 2026 14:35
Burst water main causing disruption to water supply in Carrick-on-Shannon
Some consumers may also be experiencing low water pressure today as a result.
May 17, 2026 11:52Shannonside Newsletter
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