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Plans for Monksland Lidl store officially lodged with council
The German chain wants to build it on a 3-acre site in Monksland.
Jun 2, 2026 13:00
Connacht GAA AirDome reinflated almost 500 days on from Storm Eowyn
It comes nearly 500 days since the multimillion euro facility was heavily damaged during Storm Eowyn.
Jun 2, 2026 12:59
Births fall by 9 per cent in Leitrim
Births fell in Co Roscommon, dropping from 687 in 2024 to 670 in 2025.
Jun 2, 2026 12:57
Plans unveiled for 15 new houses in Longford Town
The new houses would be developed at St. Rita's on the Park Road.
Jun 2, 2026 12:56
Over 40 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The latest INMO trolley watch report has been published.
Jun 2, 2026 12:41
New centre needed for youth mental health in Leitrim - senator
Research from the Sligo-Leitrim Children and Young People's Services Committee revealed the lived experiences of 223 young people.
Jun 2, 2026 07:24
Local hospital overcrowding soars by 50pc in a decade
Nationally, overcrowding remains a growing problem, with 9,811 patients on trolleys last month, an increase of 48 per cent on the same time a decade ago.
Jun 2, 2026 07:19
Over 50 voluntary organisations in Roscommon to benefit from funding
They're getting the money under the Tidy Towns and Amenity Grants scheme.
Jun 1, 2026 14:55
Over 20 safety notices issued by local fire authorities in last five years
A fire safety notice can be issued to a premises under the Fire Services Act 1981 if it appears to the fire inspector to be a "potentially dangerous building."
Jun 1, 2026 14:39
Hundreds of new homes being built in Roscommon due to vacant property grant
522 applications for these grants have been made in Roscommon, with 380 approved in principle.
Jun 1, 2026 14:36
Longford country music star pays tribute to 'genius' Henry McMahon
The singer and songwriter, who was an integral part of Monaghan's music scene for up to six decades, passed away yesterday.
Jun 1, 2026 12:40
Funeral arrangements for former Roscommon GAA player announced
Harry Crowley of Cargins Park, Donamon passed away in a single-vehicle collision in the area early yesterday morning, aged in his 60s.
Jun 1, 2026 11:57
Over €10.4 million worth of carers payments to be issued across region this week
The Carer's Support Grant is available to all carers providing full-time care to an older person or a person with a disability, regardless of their means or social insurance contributions.
Jun 1, 2026 11:43
Song inspired by Roscommon artist Percy French to be released this week
'Jenny Óg' by Scottish-based duo Fuaim is a nod to the legendary Tulsk entertainer's 'Eileen Óg'.
Jun 1, 2026 09:27Shannonside Newsletter
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