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221 waste complaints in three months in Roscommon - but only 21 litter fines
The council says its litter wardens continue to carry out routine litter patrols of known littering blackspots and bring-banks.
Apr 27, 2026 11:44
Soaring grocery prices hitting Roscommon hard, Dáil told
The Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly is calling for the government to establish a grocery price watch like the CCPC to protect consumers and examine retail pricing practices.
Apr 27, 2026 11:10
An Coimisiún Pleanála grants planning for two wind turbines in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council turned the application down in January 2024
Apr 27, 2026 08:23
Develop a county museum in Strokestown for €4m to €6m - Crosby
Cllr Tom Crosby says the project would be hugely positive for the county.
Apr 27, 2026 07:24
Sharp rise in domestic violence in Roscommon and Longford
In the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford Garda division, there were 2,607 call-outs, an increase of nearly 22 per cent since 2021.
Apr 27, 2026 07:17
Celebrations continue in Glenamaddy following historic All-Ireland drama win
The Glenamaddy Players took home the ADCI All-Ireland Confined Drama award for their production of 'Chapatti'.
Apr 26, 2026 14:33
Over 400 jobseekers' payments reduced due to penalties in 2025
The figures come following a parliamentary question by Dublin Bay South to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.
Apr 26, 2026 12:24
Athleague National School raising funds for new autism class
Athleague National School has gone from strength to strength since facing closure less than a decade ago.
Apr 26, 2026 09:13
Trump unharmed following gunshots fired at White House annual dinner
The President was taken to safety from an annual dinner for White House correspondents after a shooting outside the ballroom.
Apr 26, 2026 08:04
Lack of running tracks across region highlighted in the Seanad
They are the only counties in Ireland that don't have a track for local athletes to train on.
Apr 25, 2026 12:53
Train lines serving local region see increase in passenger numbers
The figures come as Irish Rail highlight the importance of reporting incidents on services to it's anti-social text line.
Apr 25, 2026 11:45
Local TD says government must stop 'treating additional needs as inconvenience'
That's according to local Sinn Féin TD Sorca Clarke, who was speaking during a debate on Special Education in the Dáil this week.
Apr 25, 2026 09:25
New €505 million fuel support package for farmers to be unveiled next week
It will be part of the 505 million euro package set out by the Government following the nationwide fuel protests.
Apr 25, 2026 08:23
Over 110 local adults living in emergency accommodation in March
The figure was revealed in the Department of Housing's monthly report.
Apr 24, 2026 17:55Shannonside Newsletter
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