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Late actor Gary Lydon's son tells mourners of his father's unwavering support
Mr Lydon, who passed away last Thursday aged 61 at his home in north Roscommon.
May 7, 2026 17:38
Man (38) charged with causing extensive damage to Athlone Garda Station
The court has been told there's "a background of mental illness" to the case.
May 7, 2026 17:29
Dáil hears of local capital gains tax impact
May 7, 2026 13:29
Fears for unemployment level amid fuel price caps
Felim Gurn says they should be capped at 1 euro and 80 cents a litre for a few months.
May 7, 2026 13:26
Calls for 'Peterhead Ten' plaque in Ballinamore
They were held in the brutal granite quarries of Scotland for four years, and eventually returned by train to Ballinamore.
May 7, 2026 13:25
Calls for greater suicide state supports
Gareth Scahill was speaking in the Seanad this morning, ahead of this Saturday's Darkness Into Light walks.
May 7, 2026 13:20
Over 850 children wait for CAMHS appointment locally
Camhs provides assessment and treatment for young people aged under 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety or dealing with an eating disorder.
May 7, 2026 13:18
Funeral of Gary Lydon hears of his love for local region
An award-winning actor, he was best known for his role in 'The Banshees of Inisherin'
May 7, 2026 13:12
Fraudsters try to scam Roscommon senator - by pretending to be his daughter
Gareth Scahill says one in three people in Ireland have experienced fraud.
May 7, 2026 09:38
Deal with Iran could be close, says Trump - as Feighan says it's 'vital' Strait reopens
The US president's been speaking at the Oval Office - repeating his warnings against Tehran having a nuclear weapon.
May 7, 2026 09:29
Funeral of much-loved Strokestown activist to take place today
John Joe Cox's funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Strokestown at 11 o'clock this morning.
May 7, 2026 07:42
Banshees of Inisherin actor to be laid to rest in Cootehall today
Gary Lydon had been living in the Cootehall area in recent years.
May 7, 2026 07:19
Support given to proposed Ballinamore attraction
An old convent in Aghadark will be turned into a 12-room aparthotel, cafe and restaurant - if planners give it the green light.
May 6, 2026 17:33Shannonside Newsletter
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