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Investigation continues into County Roscommon burglary
The break-in happened at around 7pm in the Castlerea area on Thursday, June 25th.
Jun 30, 2026 17:46
Longford Cathaoirleach welcomes new planning statement
It will now go through an environmental assessment under relevant EU directives before being formally approved by Government.
Jun 30, 2026 17:43
Castlerea Gardaí seek help locating missing man
Anyone with information is asked to contact Castlerea Garda Station
Jun 30, 2026 13:42
Planning sought at west Roscommon primary school
The proposed project includes a new community garden with a walking track and sensory garden, a new car park and a multi use games area.
Jun 30, 2026 13:30
Fresh calls for catering on local trains
Pulled at the start of the Covid pandemic, the tea trolley has made a comeback in some parts of the country.
Jun 30, 2026 13:14
Proposed Tarmonbarry project "a gamechanger"
A drop-in information session is also taking place on Tuesday the 7th July
Jun 30, 2026 13:12
Cuts to fuel excise duties extended
But opposition parties say simply postponing the increase in taxes isn’t good enough.
Jun 30, 2026 13:08
Next steps taken in development of Longford family resource centre
Longford's FRC will be based at The Attic House on the Ballinalee Road, which the Minister visited last year.
Jun 30, 2026 13:04
70 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jun 30, 2026 11:15
Two week public consultation on ambitious Tarmonbarry project underway
Roscommon County Council are inviting the public to have their say on the Tarmonbarry Riverside Park.
Jun 30, 2026 08:13
Three Co. Westmeath people who died in road crash in Spain named locally
Amy McCullagh, her brother-in-law Mark McCullagh and his partner Michaela Newcombe died in the two-vehicle collision on the A7 motorway near Malaga.
Jun 30, 2026 07:41
Ballintubber left without post office for first time in a century
Popular postmistress Mary Lennon shut her door for the final time after 20 years' service last Friday.
Jun 29, 2026 18:02
Roscommon trucking business marks 50 years in operation
Westward Scania has been operating in Strokestown since 1976 when Jim Callery was awarded the franchise.
Jun 29, 2026 17:54
Local councillor welcomes proposed change to driving bans
As things stand, people convicted of dangerous driving causing death are disqualified from driving for a time.
Jun 29, 2026 17:38Shannonside Newsletter
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