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SHE to host webinar aimed at boosting female engagement in politics
It follows a series of events throughout County Roscommon, hosted by political initiative See Her Elected and Roscommon County Council.
Jun 9, 2025 13:05
Over 1,100 domestic abuse incidents reported to local Gardaí this year
There have been 802 in Longford, Roscommon and Mayo, along with 335 in Sligo-Leitrim.
Jun 9, 2025 12:43
Junior Minister confirms 48 new jobs to be created in Ballaghaderreen
Minister Alan Dillon confirmed that he will attend the opening of an expansion at Griffdon Engineering which will see 48 jobs created.
Jun 9, 2025 10:48
€1m for Shannonside councils for Disabled Persons Grants
Leitrim council is getting €193,000, with €444,000 going to Roscommon and €390,000 to Longford.
Jun 9, 2025 08:46
Hopes for clarity this week on Robert Pether's return to Roscommon
Robert was in jail in Iraq for four years before being released on bail last Thursday.
Jun 9, 2025 07:24
Junior Minister to open €1m training centre in Ballagh today
The Mechanical and Electrical Training and Assessment Centre is in the Mill Business Park.
Jun 9, 2025 07:21
Local drama group hosts fundraiser for new Western Alzheimer's day care centre
Planning permission has been granted for the new facility and work is commencing on tender documents.
Jun 8, 2025 15:19
Body discovered in North Roscommon field identified as missing Manuel D'Costa
His body was discovered in Ballyfarnon on Friday night at around 8:30pm.
Jun 8, 2025 12:57
Castlerea outdoor swimming pool to open in ten days' time
The pool is very popular with schoolchildren and will be open throughout their summer holidays.
Jun 8, 2025 12:42
Man's body found in field in north Roscommon
It was discovered in Ballyfarnon on Friday night at around 8.30.
Jun 8, 2025 10:23
Postponed Leitrim tea party to take place this afternoon
The event, organised by Annaduff ICA, will now go ahead at 2 pm on Sunday in Drumsna Community Centre.
Jun 8, 2025 09:33
Stalling of Ballaghaderreen upgrade has cost council almost €250,000
Work is nearly half completed on the 4.5 million euro public realm enhancement project.
Jun 8, 2025 09:23
Education minister accused of 'rushed approach' to exam reforms
Sinn Fein TD Darren O'Rourke is making the claim after the ASTI voted to reject the changes.
Jun 8, 2025 08:29
New local car registrations see decrease since this time last year
A new report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry shows there has been a slight decline in registrations in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
Jun 7, 2025 14:15Shannonside Newsletter
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