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'A great character' - tributes continue to former Fianna Fáil TD and Roscommon resident
Seán Sherwin died peacefully at his home in Rooskey yesterday, while aged in his late 70s.
May 1, 2025 13:03
Des Guckian's daughter Irene to take over his Leitrim council seat
Des has nominated his daughter Irene Guckian Rabbitte to take over - and she will be formally ratified at next Tuesday's council meeting.
May 1, 2025 12:59
Local senator says Pope Francis's death should lead to more dialogues between the Government and Church
Ronan Mullen says he was delighted Ireland was so well represented at the Pope's funeral last Saturday.
May 1, 2025 12:27
Athlone lands could be used for substantial housing development, according to report
The Land Development Agency pinpointed the site of the former St. Mel's Terrace on Grace Park Road and the Bus Éireann depot.
May 1, 2025 08:28
Uisce Éireann seeking permission for substantial expansion of Longford plant
The application contains designs for a generator, solar panels and an ESB Substation building.
May 1, 2025 08:22
Man (60s) hospitalised after alleged assault in north Longford
It happened in Drumlish at around 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon.
Apr 30, 2025 20:56
Former Fianna Fáil TD and Rooskey resident Seán Sherwin dies
He died suddenly but peacefully at his home in Lavagh, Rooskey, earlier today, while aged in his late 70s.
Apr 30, 2025 19:32
Hopes Leitrim's cruiser traffic will increase this summer
Fianna Fáil councillor Paddy Farrell claimed last summer that cruiser traffic almost halved on the Shannon in 2024.
Apr 30, 2025 17:40
Longford woman crowned world champion in calisthenics
Nikki Glynn was crowned the Female Veteran Power World Champion over the weekend in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Apr 30, 2025 17:33
Hottest April temperature ever recorded in Roscommon today
Mount Dillon weather station recorded a high of 25 degrees Celsius today.
Apr 30, 2025 17:24
Local senator describes disgraced bishop Brendan Comiskey as "very well-loved" and "lovable" person
The former Bishop of the Ferns, who resigned following his failure to deal with allegations of abuse, died on Tuesday.
Apr 30, 2025 17:18
Four brothers, who live in Longford, plead guilty to affray over Galway funeral home incident
The incident occurred at The Holy Family Church in Mervue, Galway in January 2019.
Apr 30, 2025 17:11
Preferred route for permanent Lough Funshinagh pipeline unveiled
It was presented to members of the public at an event in the Hodson Bay Hotel earlier this week.
Apr 30, 2025 13:16
Green light for new apartments and an aparthotel in Carrick-on-Shannon
Enda McHugh and Caroline McHugh were granted planning for the development at Cannon House on Main Street.
Apr 30, 2025 13:08Shannonside Newsletter
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