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Body found in the search for missing man in Boyle
Gardai have confirmed a body has been found in the search today, but it has not yet been identified.
Aug 13, 2025 13:45
Tidy towns calls for action as Roscommon Courthouse condition worsens
There have been no court sittings in the historic building for over two years, because it's in poor condition.
Aug 13, 2025 13:28
Over 250 people in the region still waiting to be paid as part of ACRES scheme
101 are waiting in Leitrim, 60 in Longford, while in Roscommon, there are 91.
Aug 13, 2025 13:22
Roscommon man now on day four of his River Shannon swim
Paul Little who is from just outside Croghan, is raising money for Mental Health Charity, North West Stop.
Aug 13, 2025 13:15
More local parishes to be 'clustered' due to priests retiring next year
Bishop Paul Connell says a lot of the existing priests are ageing:
Aug 13, 2025 13:10
Major search in Carrick today for missing Mohill resident
Searches are also taking place in Dromod, Rooskey, Cootehall and Knockvicar.
Aug 13, 2025 11:59
Roscommon councillor calls for government support for local festivals
Many festivals have taken place in the Shannonside region in recent weeks including the Castlerea Rose Festival and Boyle Arts Festival.
Aug 13, 2025 11:13
Bus Éireann issue statement over cutting of local stops
Earlier this week. it was confirmed that "low demand stops" such as Dromod and Roosky will no longer be served "to improve journey times." from August 24th.
Aug 13, 2025 10:52
Around 150,000 people expected to attend Knock Novena
Fr Kevin Kiernan, from the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin, is the guest speaker during at 3 o'clock and 8 o'clock Masses today.
Aug 13, 2025 08:22
Over 400 people stranded on waiting lists in Tullamore hospital
253 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation, according to the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
Aug 13, 2025 08:14
New timetable changes sees local bus stops cut
The provider confirmed earlier this week that "low demand stops" will no longer be served "to improve journey times."
Aug 12, 2025 16:18
Drones used in search for missing Mohill man in Longford
David O'Callaghan, 21, was last seen in Boyle last Saturday evening around 5pm.
Aug 12, 2025 15:47
Over €340,000 for local sports and community initiatives
It is part of more than €4 million in Dormant Accounts Funding.
Aug 12, 2025 15:35
Local area set to benefit from prolonged dry spell
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each been hit with mixed spells recently with a number of areas hit with rain.
Aug 12, 2025 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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