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New Local Link route to serve Ballinasloe to Athlone
Transport For Ireland has confirmed that the enhanced Local Link 548 route will commence from next Monday.
Jul 9, 2025 16:27
Roscommon student slams possible hike in fees, after major protest
Higher Education Minister James Lawless had announced the return of the full contribution fee for the upcoming academic year, while Tánaiste Simon Harris insists no definitive decision has yet been made.
Jul 9, 2025 16:24
Abolish hospital parking charges for patients and staff - Kenny
Sligo University Hospital generated the most revenue from parking fees in the region last year, at a total of €410,581.
Jul 9, 2025 16:18
First phase of new Drumshanbo food hub 90pc complete
The existing food hub employs 200 people in seven businesses - and a second facility is being developed on the Dowra Road.
Jul 9, 2025 16:13
Pregnant women at 'high risk' at Portiuncula to have care transferred to Galway University Hospital
According to Saolta, an implementation team with key stakeholders is now being set up to further progress the recommendations and any changes required over the coming months.
Jul 9, 2025 14:13
County Roscommon business issued with partial closure order last month
Frenchpark Service Station on the Dublin Road, Frenchpark was one of eight premises issued with an FSAI order.
Jul 9, 2025 13:47
St Attracta's NS principal 'delighted' with planning green light
Roscommon County Council gave the go ahead for the development which includes ten mainstream classrooms and two ASD classes.
Jul 9, 2025 13:40
Special mass in North Roscommon to honour miners who worked in Arigna
It's part of the Arigna 35 festival which is running until this Saturday.
Jul 9, 2025 13:40
Local hospitals made over €870,000 from parking charges last year
A Labour TD is calling on the Health Minister to ban parking charges for patients and staff.
Jul 9, 2025 13:36
Leitrim council plans to roll out emergency preparedness handbook
Fianna Fáil councillor Gary Prior called for the initiative at a Leitrim County Council meeting - and it was backed by his colleagues.
Jul 9, 2025 13:12
'Difficult' for public inquiry to solve Roscommon priest's death - former head of garda cold case unit
Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of the death of Fr Niall Molloy in Clara, Co Offaly - in the home of Richard and Therese Flynn.
Jul 9, 2025 13:07
Ballaghaderreen deal sees 15 car-parking spaces remain on The Square
The initial scheme would have seen 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.
Jul 9, 2025 13:03
Planning granted for retention of telecommunications structure in Co. Longford
It includes communications cabins and associated site works within a palisade fenced compound.
Jul 9, 2025 11:15
Local Citizens Info rep says new registry will help cut down on scam texts
From October 3rd, messages from unregistered businesses will be blocked entirely.
Jul 9, 2025 08:17Shannonside Newsletter
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