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Councillor hopeful of more developments locally
Cllr Seán Moylan was first elected to Roscommon County Council in June 2024.
Jun 15, 2026 13:34
Local Bishop says becoming more challenging to find priests to fill vacancies
Bishop of Achonry and Elphin, Kevin Doran, made the comments as he announced a new appointment.
Jun 15, 2026 13:29
Number of unaccompanied learner drivers caught by local Gardaí increases
172 were detected in the first three months of 2026 in Sligo-Leitrim and Mayo-Roscommon-Longford.
Jun 15, 2026 13:24
Derelict property owners in some local towns could face a new tax
Proposals going to Cabinet this week include a new annual tax of at least seven per cent of a property’s value.
Jun 15, 2026 13:09
House in Longford Town extensively damaged following arson attack
It happened in McEoin Park in the early hours of this morning.
Jun 15, 2026 13:00
Body of man who died after alleged attack in Leitrim to be repatriated to Latvia, as appeal launched
His family launched a fundraising appeal to help with the costs, which are estimated at nearly €5,000.
Jun 15, 2026 11:53
Speeding offences almost treble in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo
The Irish Independent reports the number of motorists caught driving over the speed limit around the country was almost 169,000 in 2025 - a 23 per cent increase on the previous year.
Jun 15, 2026 08:44
New parish priest announced for Ballinameen and Breedogue in north Roscommon
The announcement has been made by the Bishop of Achonry and Elphin.
Jun 15, 2026 08:20
Work to begin on new outdoor recreational scheme in north Longford today
The development includes new safety measures, walking and cycling trail improvements and development of a new car park at Legga graveyard.
Jun 15, 2026 07:25
Junior Transport Minister to unveil new developments in Roscommon and Longford today
The Junior Transport Minister is visiting the Shannonside region today for a number of engagements.
Jun 15, 2026 07:17
Senator says more schools in danger of closing in Roscommon
It's after two national schools in Co Roscommon, in Drumboylan and Slatta, announced their closures.
Jun 14, 2026 15:07
Close to 180 council homes across Shannonside region are vacant
That's according to a breakdown published in the Sunday Independent today.
Jun 14, 2026 14:36
Over 300 GAP inspections took place across region in 2025
A GAP or Good Agricultural Practice inspection refers to audits of farms to make sure they follow strict rules to protect water quality from farm waste.
Jun 14, 2026 11:53
Local TD raises impact of poultry litter ban in the Dáil
Due to its high phosphates content, it is in high demand in the Republic of Ireland.
Jun 14, 2026 08:55Shannonside Newsletter
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