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Liam Callaghan to become Roscommon Cathaoirleach later today
His late dad, Tom, was the first citizen of Roscommon in 1996 and 1997.
Jun 23, 2025 08:28
Minister for Social Protection says he can't help forestry owners impacted by fire
Hundreds of acres of forestry was destroyed in the blaze in Gortaganny and Carrowbehy last month.
Jun 23, 2025 07:27
Planning permission approved for new facility at Athlone boxing club
Planning permission was granted by Westmeath County Council, with 6 conditions attached.
Jun 22, 2025 15:11
Significant projects in the pipeline for Mayo-Roscommon Hospice
That's according to the Foundation's new Chairperson Paul Foxe, who took over the role this month.
Jun 22, 2025 12:06
Thousands of music lovers heading to Roscommon for today's Day With the Stars
Following the show, motorists are asked to be patient as traffic exits the venue onto the N60.
Jun 22, 2025 09:11
Teenager who died while swimming in Co. Meath named locally
The 15-year-old from the Blackrock area of Dundalk got into difficulty while swimming in the River Nanny with friends during the hot weather.
Jun 22, 2025 08:07
Animals rescued after truck goes on fire in Longford
It happened just before the roundabout coming into Longford town, from the Edgeworthstown side, at around 4.30pm.
Jun 21, 2025 17:40
Almost 300 people waiting over a year for treatment at Roscommon hospital
New figures, from the National Treatment Purchase Fund, show 151 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation.
Jun 21, 2025 15:16
Longford author releases book on 17th Infantry Battalion
The book traces the history of the 17th Infantry Battalion, which had its headquarters in Connolly Barracks in Longford Town.
Jun 21, 2025 13:30
Ambulance destroyed in explosion in Co. Mayo
Gardaí aren't treating it as suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.
Jun 21, 2025 11:47
Senator slams licensing laws that forced closure of Roscommon brewery
Richard Siberry and Michaela Dillon had been running the business since 2013.
Jun 21, 2025 11:42
Local family hopes for closure following death of son in Russian missile attack
He was working as a security adviser for the Reuters news agency looking after journalists and photographers reporting on the conflict.
Jun 21, 2025 11:33
Longford Gardaí warn of bogus tradesman in the area
They are urging members of the public to stay vigilant, and to report any incident to the local Garda station.
Jun 21, 2025 08:39
Large crowd attends celebration for much-loved Roscommon priest
The function was held in Kilmurry, near Castlerea, where Fr Liam Devine lives.
Jun 21, 2025 08:31Shannonside Newsletter
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