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Funeral of 89-year-old woman who died in Frenchpark crash to be held today
Kitty Lavin's funeral Mass is taking place in Frenchpark this morning.
May 5, 2025 09:17
Former TD and Roscommon resident to be laid to rest today
He was actively involved in the community in Rooskey.
May 5, 2025 08:53
Gardaí appeal for witness following death of 13-year-old girl in Cork
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses, and camera footage from the event.
May 5, 2025 08:01
13-year-old girl killed in crash in Cork
It's understood the 13 -year-old was participating in an official event, when her buggy crashed.
May 4, 2025 21:47
€75,000 allocated for cemetery maintenance across Roscommon
The local authority received online applications from over 90 voluntary groups with requests for funding for ongoing maintenance and improvements.
May 4, 2025 14:38
Free arts festival set to take place in Longford town this weekend
WAL Fest which stands for Writers and Artists of Longford, is a celebration of creativity, community, and connection in the county.
May 4, 2025 12:07
New sports park in Roscommon set to open within a month
The facility in Arigna includes an AstroTurf pitch, with a walkway and public lighting.
May 4, 2025 09:43
Castlerea's O'Rourke sisters to open Roscommon Ploughing Championships
The championships commence at noon on Beirne family land in Ballinaheglish and are expected to draw a large crowd.
May 4, 2025 08:55
Over 600 drivers caught speeding during bank holiday safety campaign
Among them was a vehicle travelling at 145 kilometres per hour in a 100km zone in County Roscommon.
May 4, 2025 08:03
Gardaí investigate overnight fire at Athlone recycling facility
Emergency services responded at around 3:30am, with fire crews working for several hours to bring the blaze under control.
May 3, 2025 15:19
Hosepipe ban announced for parts of Westmeath, Meath and Donegal
It follows seven months of significantly below-average rainfall, with reservoirs like Lough Owel and Lough Bane now at their lowest levels in decades.
May 3, 2025 13:18
Two local Credit Unions move closer to merger ahead of member meeting
North Midlands Credit Union announced in the past week that they will now recommend a merger with North Longford and Arva Credit Union to it's members.
May 3, 2025 13:10
Castlerea Musical Society ready for opening night after months of prep
The group will perform Annie the Musical from Thursday to Saturday next week.
May 3, 2025 11:33
Longford trio run Royal Canal overnight in charity fundraiser
Wesley Jordan, Davin Mc Lynn and Fintan Cruise from the Brendan Doyle running club in Longford are running 149.7 kilometres from Dublin to Clondra in Longford.
May 3, 2025 09:07Shannonside Newsletter
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