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Permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh saga still a ways away
A temporary pumping system is now in operation at the flood-affected turlough in south Roscommon with excess water now being pumped from the turlough to the Cross River in the townland of Carrick.
Apr 15, 2025 17:26
Tánaiste says 'top heavy' bureaucracy was a barrier to Lough Funshinagh flood works
Speaking in Roscommon over the weekend, Simon Harris stated that if laws are stopping solutions to serious problems, then changing legislation must be considered.
Apr 15, 2025 13:48
Fine Gael Senator confident party will win a seat at next General Election
It’s now 14 years since they won a Dáil seat in the county, when Denis Naughten and Frank Feighan were elected in Roscommon-South Leitrim in 2011.
Apr 15, 2025 13:44
OPW Minister called on to take control of River Shannon drainage
Longford Senator Paraic Brady addressed the Minister during questions in the Seanad chamber.
Apr 15, 2025 13:41
Those availing of sex services are aiding a global criminal enterprise, says leading Garda
Detective Superintendent Derek Maguire was speaking after a Brazilian man was jailed for renting out properties in the Shannonside region to be used as brothels.
Apr 15, 2025 13:28
Man charged in connection with Longford rape is further remanded in custody
It is alleged that the incident occurred on February 25, 2025, at the home of the victim.
Apr 15, 2025 13:11
Tánaiste supports construction of Civil Defence facilities across the region
Longford and Leitrim Civil Defence do not currently have a purpose built headquarters for operations and storage of vehicles.
Apr 15, 2025 08:14
Connolly-Conboy wins Fine Gael selection convention in Roscommon
She will officially become a councillor at the next Roscommon County Council meeting on April 28th.
Apr 14, 2025 22:06
Home care company to fill 140 new positions in the Shannonside Region
The roles will comprise of full and part time postings and will offer full training to successful candidates.
Apr 14, 2025 18:09
MEP calls for purpose built emergency community hubs for future disasters
MEP Ciaran Mullooly says that the facilities should form part of a dedicated Civil Defence headquarters in each county.
Apr 14, 2025 18:07
Roscommon native questions Health Minister of new pharmacy plans
The Minister for Health says that people don't understand what they are paying for in Pharmacies
Apr 14, 2025 13:56
Over 700 new vehicles registered in the region in March
The number of new electric vehicles licensed in March rose by 31% since the same time last year.
Apr 14, 2025 13:52
Large numbers waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospital
The figures include 124 children waiting on treatment.
Apr 14, 2025 13:48
Taoiseach hopes of re-engaging with former Fianna Fáil politician Eugene Murphy
Murphy lost his Seanad seat in January and has been seeking a return to politics.
Apr 14, 2025 13:39Shannonside Newsletter
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