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Sligo hospital to get special mental health team next year
Minister Mary Butler was challenged about the issue in the Dáil this week.
Jul 17, 2026 07:24
New riverside project in Tarmonbarry expected to see rise in visitors
That's according to the county's EU Just Transition Tourism Activator, who says a recent feasibility study was a success.
Jul 16, 2026 17:45
Roscommon solicitors meet with TDs over new legal aid fee structure
More than a hundred solicitors have resigned from the free legal aid panel in protest at the move.
Jul 16, 2026 17:40
Former TD says judge was 'firm' over Strokestown armed robbery case
Judge Kenneth Connolly dealt with the case in Roscommon Circuit Court today.
Jul 16, 2026 17:36
€7m project at historical Ballinamore courthouse given green light
Councillors gave the plans the go ahead at a special meeting of the Ballinamore Municipal District earlier today.
Jul 16, 2026 17:28
Roscommon-Longford garda system isn't working, Seanad told
In a social media post this week, Ballaghaderreen councillor Micheál Frain called for increased Garda visibility in the town following anti-social behaviour.
Jul 16, 2026 13:51
Athlone drowning victim had big love of Liverpool FC, funeral hears
The 15-year-old died in a swimming tragedy last weekend.
Jul 16, 2026 13:39
Man, armed with gun in Strokestown bank robbery, given 10-year prison sentence
The 34-year-old, who has 129 previous convictions, says he was on 'cocaine, heroin and tablets' at the time.
Jul 16, 2026 13:07
€7m project at Ballinamore courthouse expected to get green light today
Leitrim County Council has recommended local councillors give the overhaul the green light.
Jul 16, 2026 10:30
Gardai attend single-vehicle crash outside Carrick
It happened at Woodbrook around 7.10 this morning.
Jul 16, 2026 10:24
High-temperature warning remains in place in Shannonside region
The status yellow alert continues until tomorrow morning at 6 o'clock.
Jul 16, 2026 08:44
Singer Mary Coughlan to officially open Boyle Arts Festival tonight
The 37th edition of the event runs for 10 days, ending on Saturday week.
Jul 16, 2026 07:24
Funeral of much-loved Athlone teen who died in swimming tragedy takes place today
Glowing tributes have been paid to Martin Greene following his death.
Jul 16, 2026 07:18
Further calls for the upgrade of Rooskey bridge
Independent Councillor Tom Crosby raised the issue at today’s Boyle Muncipal District meeting.
Jul 15, 2026 16:42Shannonside Newsletter
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