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Cruinniú na nÓg activities to kick off across the Shannonside region today
Lego making is one of the highlights in Co Longford, where a sculpture of St Mel's Cathedral will be unveiled.
Jun 6, 2026 10:10
Free electrical waste collection taking place in Strokestown today
The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland and Roscommon County Council, will take place at The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown.
Jun 6, 2026 09:07
Four in ten parents of children in religious schools prefer multi-denominational approach
Educate Together says that level of demand could support more than 12-hundred multi-denominational primary schools nationwide, yet there are currently just 155.
Jun 6, 2026 08:30
Locals invited to open evening of new Ballaghaderreen childcare facility
The facility is located in The Shambles, across the road from St Nathy's College.
Jun 6, 2026 08:16
TII taken to task over school speeding
One car was clocked at 102 km per hour in the 50 km per zone while children were alighting from the school bus.
Jun 5, 2026 17:15
Local childcare costs remain high
The figures come as part of a parliamentary question from Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly to Minister for Children, Norma Foley.
Jun 5, 2026 17:11
Investigations continue into Athlone arson attack
No injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made.
Jun 5, 2026 17:09
County Roscommon primary school to close
The Board of Management said earlier this year it must enrol another ten students in order to keep the doors open.
Jun 5, 2026 17:07
FAI to discuss Israel fixture options
An EGM has been proposed to bring the motion not play the game, scheduled for October 4th to the association's executive.
Jun 5, 2026 13:39
Algae warning issued at Keeldra Lough
The public are also advised to prevent animals from accessing the lake while the warning remains in place.
Jun 5, 2026 13:37
Breakthrough in SIPTU ambulance dispute
Among the stations which saw action included Carrick-on-Shannon, Longford, Loughlynn, Boyle and Athlone.
Jun 5, 2026 13:32
Roscommon primary school students urge motorists to slow down
One car was clocked at 102 km per hour in the 50 km per zone while children were alighting from the school bus.
Jun 5, 2026 13:29
Two men appear in court after €85,000 of suspected cocaine seized in Athlone
Gardaí seized €85,000 of suspected cocaine, €8,000 of suspected cannabis, €2,000 cash and electronic devices of evidential value.
Jun 5, 2026 13:20
Grass not being cut in some Carrick council estates - Cllr Flynn
Cllr Flynn says it affected children's enjoyment during the hot weather last week.
Jun 5, 2026 13:17Shannonside Newsletter
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