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Retired local barber still 'dreaming' of Roscommon lifting Sam Maguire
Roscommon GAA superfan Paddy Joe Burke retired in October last year.
Oct 27, 2025 09:29
Local Fianna Fáil councillor says presidential nomination process needs to change
Over 200,000 people spoiled their votes in the election, which had only three candidates on the ballot paper.
Oct 27, 2025 09:23
Local health services remind public of care options this Bank Holiday
Plans are in place across hospital and community services to ensure patients can access the care they need in the right setting.
Oct 27, 2025 08:52
Investigation continues into alleged assault in Kildare town
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Oct 27, 2025 08:18
Gardai issue missing persons appeal over Mullingar man
He's described as 5ft 10ins tall, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
Oct 26, 2025 20:11
Carrick-on-Shannon's TidyTowns award will boost local tourism
That's according to north Roscommon councillor Seán Moylan, after Carrick picked up the overall award in the SuperValu competition on Friday.
Oct 26, 2025 15:09
Over 80 jobs under threat at local Athlone business
Staff at Circana, located at the IDA Business and Technology Park in Garrycastle, have been informed of 86 proposed redundancies.
Oct 26, 2025 14:53
Former Roscommon TD says Taoiseach should step down after Fianna Fáil’s poor election result
Eugene Murphy, from Co Roscommon, quit the party last year after serving in the Dáil and Seanad.
Oct 26, 2025 14:00
Carrick-on-Shannon woman says Catherine Connolly will be a great president for all
Lola Gonzalez Farrell, from the Social Democrats, campaigned for Catherine Connolly.
Oct 26, 2025 13:49
Leitrim cllr condemns online abuse of Heather Humphreys during presidential campaign
Cllr Enda McGloin also says Ms Humphreys suffered from an anti-government vote.
Oct 26, 2025 13:41
Local Fine Gael TD defends Humphreys’ nomination but calls for review of election system
Micheál Carrigy TD believes votes were spoiled because people didn't support either of the two candidates.
Oct 26, 2025 13:28
Major extension planned for Roscommon secondary school
An application for upgrade works proposed for Roscommon Community College has been submitted to county planners.
Oct 26, 2025 12:21
Monster auction in Lecarrow to support local priest’s mission in Brazil
The Fr Pat Brennan Brazilian Mission Fund is organising the event at Coffey's Bar this evening at 8pm.
Oct 26, 2025 09:35
Food inflation expected to hit 3.5% by Christmas
Last year, turkeys started from around 13 euro at one supermarket chain, but prices at a number of retailers like Tesco and SuperValu are already higher this season - with a 9-kilo bird selling for 49 euro.
Oct 26, 2025 08:32Shannonside Newsletter
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