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Traffic problems in Boyle because some are refusing to pay to park at train station
That's according to local councillor Sean Moylan, who says they are parking on nearby Elphin Street instead.
Jun 13, 2025 16:55
Meeting hears 77% of children under 4 in Boyle can't access childcare
The Boyle Community Childcare Committee held a public meeting this morning to highlight the lack of childcare in the town.
Jun 13, 2025 13:23
Local counsellor highlights growing gambling problem among women
A Longford counselling service says there has been a rise in problem gambling among women.
Jun 13, 2025 13:20
Local councillor says more support needed for people on Community Employment schemes
The Fine Gael Councillor who himself is an outgoing CE supervisor says changes need to be made to the scheme to better support participants.
Jun 13, 2025 13:13
Planning approved for upgrades at Ballymahon walled garden
They plan for the restoration of the existing outbuildings and the extension of the greenhouses, a new multipurpose pavilion and the restoration of the walled garden.
Jun 13, 2025 13:04
Over €400,000 earmarked for local enhancement programmes
The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 was launched in November last year to provide capital supports for small community groups and organisations across the country.
Jun 13, 2025 12:57
128 local schools without a special education class in the Shannonside Region
The vast majority are primary schools - with only five secondary schools in the Shannonside region having no special classes.
Jun 13, 2025 11:42
Ban on mobile phones in primary schools starts today
Secondary schools will have a restrictive phone-use policy for the duration of the school day, which they'll develop in consultation with students, parents and staff.
Jun 13, 2025 09:23
Violence in the North for a fourth successive night
Disorder continued in the North last night but not to the same intensity as earlier in the week.
Jun 13, 2025 09:19
Appeals board gives Glasson telecom mast the go-ahead
On Tower Ireland Limited appealed the refusal to the higher planning authority earlier this year, with the body overruling the local authority and issuing permission for the mast.
Jun 13, 2025 07:33
Over 4,000 local families benefit from back-to-school allowances
The allowance provides a once-off payment to eligible families towards the cost of school clothing and footwear.
Jun 13, 2025 07:20
Special Father's Day vigil for Palestine to be held in Roscommon this Sunday
The event is being organised by members of the Roscommon Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
Jun 12, 2025 17:39
Localised flooding & difficult driving conditions expected across the region this evening
A status yellow rain warning will be in place until 9 o'clock tonight in Leitrim and Roscommon
Jun 12, 2025 17:23
Local councillor calls for tax breaks for builders, developers and homeowners
Under Section 23, people were given big tax breaks for renovating or buying properties.
Jun 12, 2025 17:20Shannonside Newsletter
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