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House 'destroyed' and dog killed in Athlone fire
The blaze broke out in the property in Clonbrusk on Tuesday morning around 8 o'clock.
Aug 1, 2025 13:33
Rooskey man Liam Farrell's body should be exhumed - cold case expert
The 87-year-old was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Aug 1, 2025 12:43
Three road deaths locally so far this year
Aug 1, 2025 11:14
Popular West Roscommon hospitality business to reopen today
Durkin's bar, restaurant and guesthouse in Ballaghaderreen closed two weeks ago, when the then operator pulled out.
Aug 1, 2025 08:27
1 in 7 primary school classes in Co Leitrim have more than 30 children
Education Minister Helen McEntee says, at the end of the school term, there were 24 classes in Leitrim, 15 in Longford, and 23 in Roscommon, with over 30 kids.
Aug 1, 2025 07:39
Ballagh 'on the up' as library the latest positive development
The library at Dillon House reopened on The Square today, after being shut for five years.
Jul 31, 2025 17:12
Family of man found dead in Leitrim say search for justice will continue
Today, members of Mr Farrell's family met with Drew Harris at Garda Headquarters and were told there's an 'open and ongoing' enquiry into his death.
Jul 31, 2025 16:59
Gardaí investigating vandalism at school in Co. Longford
No arrests have yet been made and investigations are ongoing.
Jul 31, 2025 16:51
Funeral arrangements confirmed for Frenchpark fire victim
Des Deegan will be laid to rest in Co Meath next Thursday.
Jul 31, 2025 16:49
Rise in drug searches locally
Jul 31, 2025 16:35
LISTEN: Roscommon man reaches Bali as marathon cycle progresses
Arigna's Fergal Guihen started the 230,000-kilometre challenge in March of last year.
Jul 31, 2025 16:34
LISTEN: Progress made today in Roscommon land rewetting row
Farmers around Ballyleague and Strokestown are concerned their land will be flooded by the rewetting process.
Jul 31, 2025 16:29
Garda Commissioner says death of Leitrim man is an ongoing investigation
The Farrells met with Drew Harris at Garda HQ today.
Jul 31, 2025 13:45
Major road in Co. Roscommon to close for over a week
Diversions will be in place via the N5, R293 and R325 going through Ballaghaderreen and Loughglynn.
Jul 31, 2025 13:38Shannonside Newsletter
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