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'Critical' week ahead for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
Following a one-to-one meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Vatican at the weekend, Donald Trump said he doubts Vladimir Putin is willing to end the war.
Apr 28, 2025 07:35
Long-awaited swimming pool in Ballaghaderreen to re-open today
The reopening of the pool will generate 25 new jobs.
Apr 28, 2025 07:31
Ruth Connolly-Conboy to officially replace senator on Roscommon County Council today
The Castlepunkett woman won a Fine Gael selection convention held in Castlerea earlier this month.
Apr 28, 2025 07:28
Roscommon Ploughing Championships to kick off next Sunday
There will be an array of ploughing events on the day as well as a number of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Apr 27, 2025 14:47
Roscommon County Council launches new outdoor recreation campaign
Many big events are taking place in the county this year including the Night and Day Festival and Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships which will both be held in Lough Key Forest Park.
Apr 27, 2025 12:57
Cannabis plants worth over €300,000 seized at grow house in Athlone
The man has since been charged to appear before a special sitting of Galway District Court today.
Apr 27, 2025 11:17
Multi-million euro estate owned by son of former local Taoiseach hits the market
The estate forms much of the former land of Lord Greville, a tory MP for Westmeath in the 1800s.
Apr 27, 2025 09:21
Man dies while climbing Errigal Mountain in Co. Donegal
His identity has not yet been released.
Apr 27, 2025 08:53
Fun run and walk to raise cardiac awareness takes place in Athlone today
The event has been organised by local councillor John Dolan and stroke survivor Carrie Mimnagh in an effort to raise cardiac awareness.
Apr 27, 2025 08:42
Labour spokesperson says any deal reached with Russia will be 'to the cost of Ukraine'
Presidents Trump and Zelensky were pictured opposite each other at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Apr 27, 2025 07:24
Rural development minister calls for public consultation process to be adjusted
That's the view of the Minster for Rural Regeneration and Development, Dara Calleary after a number of public realm works in the region have seen major public push back.
Apr 26, 2025 14:01
Longford Womens Link CEO says lack of female Oireachtas Committee chairs is a 'missed opportunity'
Tara Farrell was speaking as the chairpersons for various Oireachtas Committees were finalised this week.
Apr 26, 2025 11:09
Popular west Roscommon business to open new premises today
Castlerea boxing sisters, Aoife and Lisa O'Rourke, will cut the ribbon on the new site and there will be free class demonstrations.
Apr 26, 2025 08:36
Thousands of mourners gathering for funeral of Pope Francis this morning
Presidents, prime ministers and religious leaders are all attending the service, following Francis's death on Monday, aged 88.
Apr 26, 2025 08:00Shannonside Newsletter
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