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Prison capacity stretched 'far beyond its limits'
Numbers in jails hit over 500 at local prisons by the end of last year.
Sep 4, 2025 13:42
Local principal rallies behind protesting colleagues
She says the strike has impacted the start of the school year but she understands the reasons behind it.
Sep 4, 2025 13:41
Fórsa strike rumbles on outside local schools
School secretaries and caretakers across the Shannonside region are continuing their strike action.
Sep 4, 2025 13:35
Over 18,000 cars failed NCT in the region so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Sep 4, 2025 13:13
32% increase in electric vehicles bought locally so far this year
According to the latest report by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, a total of 207 such vehicles were purchased in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon between January and August.
Sep 4, 2025 11:11
Funeral mass of former Mohill sacristan to take place today
Mr McCrann was presented with the Benemerenti medal, an honour bestowed by the Pope, for his service to the church in 2023.
Sep 4, 2025 07:29
Local school secretaries and caretakers continue strike action today
There have been protests outside several schools across Leitrim, Longford and Roscommon so far this week.
Sep 4, 2025 07:24
Local MEP taking government to task on Mercosur trade deal
The ratification process for the controversial EU - South America deal has been launched today.
Sep 3, 2025 18:13
Local Councillor backs proposed Frenchpark active travel project
Some locals have raised concerns over a planned one-way system and a loss of car-parking.
Sep 3, 2025 18:08
Sadness following death of local sportsman
Liam was a keen soccer player and was a member of Roscommon Town Football Club.
Sep 3, 2025 18:05
Tributes paid following death of well-known Roscommon businessman
Posting on social media, Fleming's SuperValu said his contribution to Roscommon was 'immeasurable'.
Sep 3, 2025 15:29
Local Senator wants resolution to school secretaries' strike
There were protests outside several locals schools today, on the fifth day of their industrial action.
Sep 3, 2025 12:58
Local councillor calls for traffic review in Carrick-on-Shannon
He's looking for the council to conduct a review of Priest's Lane, the Leitrim Road and Upper Main Street.
Sep 3, 2025 12:39
Longford publican says drinking culture has changed among young people
Recent figures from the Central Statistics Office show less than 30 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds drink weekly.
Sep 3, 2025 12:36Shannonside Newsletter
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