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Former fire station officer says lives are at risk because of lack of a fire station in Castlerea
It's after a house was completely destroyed in a blaze in Tarmon Manor in the town last night.
May 8, 2025 17:43
White Smoke from chimney of Sistine Chapel to indicate new Pope elected
A new pope has been elected.
May 8, 2025 17:16
Local councillor says festival funding is a boost for the region
Close to €100,000 was allocated to festivals in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford following the announcement.
May 8, 2025 13:26
600 vulnerable people in the region still waiting to have homes retro-fitted
The Warmer Homes Scheme allows people in energy poverty to get their homes fully retro-fitted.
May 8, 2025 13:20
Sisters sentenced over 2022 Longford Shopping Centre fight
All three women confirmed the incident was unrelated to any feuding and was a personal altercation.
May 8, 2025 13:17
Longford Cathaoirleach says plans for windfarm must be carefully considered
Bord na Móna Powergen Limited are seeking to construct 22 wind turbines on lands close to Lanesboro in Longford.
May 8, 2025 13:10
New calls for reopening of Castlerea fire station after house gutted in blaze
The fire was put out by fire services from neighbouring towns - as Castlerea has been without a fire station since 2017.
May 8, 2025 13:01
Decrease in car registrations in the Shannonside region so far this year
According to a new report from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry, Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford are three of six counties which have experienced a decline in registrations this year.
May 8, 2025 11:26
Process to elect next Pope resumes this morning
A total of 133 cardinals will return to the Sistine Chapel after failing to elect a successor to Pope Francis last night.
May 8, 2025 09:23
Refurbished Ballagh library set to finally reopen later this month
The facility in Dillon House on The Square has been undergoing significant refurbishment.
May 8, 2025 08:43
Castlerea house 'completely destroyed' in fire last night
The blaze broke out around 7.30pm and was eventually extinguished by the fire service.
May 8, 2025 07:44
Almost €100,000 in arts funding for Shannonside festivals
Close to €100,000 has been allocated to festivals in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
May 8, 2025 07:25
Man accused of Longford arson attack due in court again today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar was arrested in August 2024 following the fire that swept through Grafton Street in the town two weeks earlier.
May 8, 2025 07:21
Local priest describes his history with potential new Pope
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle taught Roscommon priest Fr Julian Lupot before he came to Ireland.
May 7, 2025 17:58Shannonside Newsletter
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