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Councillor confirms traffic lights and footpaths planned for new Longford playground
The play area was officially opened by Rural and Community Development Minister Dara Calleary yesterday evening.
Jul 18, 2025 17:13
Local TD hopes long-running Ballaghaderreen library saga will soon be over
It's been closed since 2020 and was due to return to service last year following upgrade works at Dillon House.
Jul 18, 2025 17:07
Popular Ballaghaderreen guesthouse closing today
The building's owner is trying to secure a new operator to run the business.
Jul 18, 2025 13:14
Application for permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh crisis to be lodged by end of year
A temporary system was switched on earlier this year and will be in operation for two years until a permanent solution is in place.
Jul 18, 2025 13:08
Major leak on main water supply for Ballinamore area
Uisce Éireann crews have been on the ground since this morning trying to fix the trunk line into the local reservoir.
Jul 18, 2025 13:02
Number of asylum seekers 'substantially down on last year' - Minister Calleary
It comes as the Department of Migration confirmed international protection applicants will not be accommodated in Academy House on Goff Street in Roscommon Town.
Jul 18, 2025 12:51
Man (40s) seriously injured in Roscommon crash
The single-vehicle collision occurred on the R370 at Lurgan, Frenchpark at around 6 am today.
Jul 18, 2025 11:24
Emergency services at the scene of a crash in Co. Roscommon
The R370 between Frenchpark and Ballinameen is closed and diversions are in place.
Jul 18, 2025 09:19
Former broadcaster Bryan Dobson officially opens Boyle Arts Festival
The veteran broadcaster revealed Michael D Higgins had been approached by the organising committee but was forced to decline the invitation.
Jul 18, 2025 08:21
New library in Ballaghaderreen set to open at the end of the month
A temporary library service has been in operation close to the local SuperValu in the town.
Jul 18, 2025 07:19
New Longford sensory playground to 'make a difference' for local children
The state-of-the-art sensory playground was designed for young people with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Jul 17, 2025 22:55
Local councillor raises issue of lack of qualified carers in Co. Leitrim
He says the unfavourable pay and work conditions of the job 'create the perfect storm' for people to be put off from joining the ranks of home carers.
Jul 17, 2025 17:53
Concerns raised at Castlerea Mart over proposed CAP cuts
Proposed cuts of over 20 percent have already been described as a 'crippling blow' to the agriculture sector here.
Jul 17, 2025 17:42
Over 14,800 motorists across region got penalty points so far this year
The top five penalty point offences include speeding, holding a mobile phone while driving, and driving without reasonable consideration.
Jul 17, 2025 17:35Shannonside Newsletter
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