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Local hospital overcrowding continues
Today's INMO Trolley Watch report has been published.
Jun 3, 2026 11:21
Granard cottage to be replaced with 10 new homes, under council plan
The new homes would be built in four three-storey blocks, and they'd have a combination of one, two and three bedrooms.
Jun 3, 2026 08:46
Almost 4,000 local students begin state exams today
Over 1,800 students in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford are sitting their Leaving Cert exams this year, while just over 2,000 are doing the Junior Cert.
Jun 3, 2026 07:35
Mulryan 'very encouraged' with progress on Athlone masterplan
The Oran native has plans to turn Athlone into a carbon-neutral city with a population of 100,000 people by 2040.
Jun 3, 2026 07:25
Disqualified driver 10 times over the alcohol limit
The vehicle was seized at the scene and court proceedings are expected to follow.
Jun 2, 2026 17:31
Litter louts leave their mark in Loughlynn
It is the latest in a series of incidents in the west Roscommon area.
Jun 2, 2026 17:26
Report highlights local dereliction issues
Dwelling counts are based on 2022 CSO Census housing stock data.
Jun 2, 2026 17:22
New figures find decline in local crime
The figures are an analysis of more than 274,000 crimes recorded on the Garda Pulse system.
Jun 2, 2026 17:14
Seán Mulryan honoured with Freedom of Roscommon
The Ballymore CEO was honoured for his contribution to his native county.
Jun 2, 2026 17:12
PODCAST: Over 10,000 people attend Night and Day Festival
The Night and Day Festival started in Lough Key Forest Park on Friday night and continued until Sunday night.
Jun 2, 2026 13:45
Roscommon council to continue to support Night and Day Festival
Over 10,000 people attended the event in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle over the weekend.
Jun 2, 2026 13:15
Property developer Sean Mulryan to receive Freedom of Roscommon today
Mr Mulryan, a native of Oran, will receive the honour at a special event at Áras an Chontae.
Jun 2, 2026 13:06
Judging season for TidyTowns starts - as Carrick looks to retain title
Carrick-on-Shannon will be hoping to retain the overall prize they won last year.
Jun 2, 2026 13:05
Motorist in Longford due in court following failed roadside drugs test
It was subsequently found the vehicle's NCT had been expired for five years.
Jun 2, 2026 13:01Shannonside Newsletter
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