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Plans explored for refugee accommodation at well known Athlone bar
The application seeks to avail of a planning exemption in order to offer the accommodation at the well known bar and guesthouse.
Jun 6, 2025 11:14
Robert Pether's family 'in shock' following his release in Iraq
Desree Pether, who lives in Elphin with the couple's three children, says her husband must now be brought home urgently.
Jun 6, 2025 09:18
Seven new EV Recharging Hubs to be provided in the Shannonside region
The news is part of an €8 million grant scheme, delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Jun 6, 2025 07:22
Funeral of former Roscommon Cathaoirleach taking place today
Tom Callaghan passed away on Tuesday in Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe and had lived in Rathmoyle, Castlerea.
Jun 6, 2025 07:19
Hopes Robert Pether can return to Roscommon soon following release from Iraqi prison
Last night Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Harris, said he had been released on bail but remains in Iraq.
Jun 6, 2025 07:16
Tánaiste confirms Robert Pether has been released from prison
The Elphin resident had been in prison in Iraq since April 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.
Jun 5, 2025 21:54
Man to appear in court over €4k heroin seizure in Longford
The drugs were recovered on the Ballinalee Road last Sunday after two people were searched by gardai.
Jun 5, 2025 18:09
Controversial Longford roadworks finally complete
The Battery road works have been the source significant complaints from local residents, businesses and representatives over the last two years due to traffic delays.
Jun 5, 2025 18:06
Burglaries soared by a fifth in Longford and Roscommon last year
New figures released by the CSO show there were 263 burglaries in Roscommon-Longford in 2024.
Jun 5, 2025 17:59
Gardai urge north Roscommon residents to check their sheds for man missing for three weeks
Manuel D'Costa vanished from his home in Carrick-on-Shannon on Friday, 16th May, at 6am.
Jun 5, 2025 17:55
Arigna Discovery Park officially opens after €500k investment
It's part of the Arigna Mining Experience, which is visited by over 25,000 people a year.
Jun 5, 2025 17:47
Minister says €7m library will give Boyle a big boost
It's behind the old Royal Hotel and will replace the current library in King House in the next two years.
Jun 5, 2025 17:39
Local politicians welcome boost from Community Recognition Fund
The funding was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development Dara Calleary, who's visiting Roscommon today.
Jun 5, 2025 13:38
We can't go back to the drawing board in Ballaghaderreen - Roscommon council boss
Businesses are angry about the €4.5 million public realm project, which would see 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.
Jun 5, 2025 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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