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O'Rourke sisters hailed as 'an inspiration' to young boxers in Castlerea
Aoife was crowned world champion last Sunday, replicating her young sisters' achievement in 2022.
Sep 17, 2025 14:13
Calls for adequate parking to be made available at local schools
It's after serious safety concerns were raised at Newtown National School near Ballinasloe.
Sep 17, 2025 14:10
Roscommon school 'at capacity' just five years after moving into new building
Coláiste Chiaráin is based in Summerhill on the outskirts of Athlone.
Sep 17, 2025 14:06
Presidential hopefuls meeting Leitrim councillors in bid for nomination
Candidates have five minutes to present their case followed by questions from members.
Sep 17, 2025 14:02
Local councillor says funding will completely transform Connolly Barracks
She described the announcement as a good news story for the town.
Sep 17, 2025 13:58
Glowing tributes to Strokestown woman who died in crash yesterday
Geraldine Gannon was from Oakfield, Strokestown, and aged in her 80s.
Sep 17, 2025 13:13
Woman who died in Roscommon crash named locally
She was a passenger in an SUV that collided with a truck on the N5 at Scramogue at around 5pm.
Sep 17, 2025 11:08
Large crowds welcome home O'Rourke sisters in Castlerea
Aoife O'Rourke became only the sixth Irish boxer in history to win world championship gold on Sunday, joining younger sister Lisa, who did so three years ago.
Sep 17, 2025 08:46
Section of the N5 remains closed this morning after road crash in Roscommon
A woman in her 80's who was a passenger in the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sep 17, 2025 07:42
Leitrim councillors to hear from candidates looking for Presidential nomination today
The action gets underway at Áras an Chontae at 11am.
Sep 17, 2025 07:19
Longford's Connolly Barracks set for community hub after €7m funding boost
Senator Joe Flaherty said: “The barracks has long been the starting point for the regeneration of the county town."
Sep 16, 2025 21:28
Woman dies in Roscommon crash
The road is closed and expected to remain so until tomorrow pending an examination by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
Sep 16, 2025 20:55
Air ambulance attends serious crash in Roscommon, as road closed
Sep 16, 2025 18:49
Contract signed for new library in Boyle
It is expected to open to the public in early 2027.
Sep 16, 2025 16:05Shannonside Newsletter
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