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Lorry travels at twice the speed limit near Roscommon school
The lorry was clocked travelling at 91 kilometres an hour on the R371 and subsequently stopped by gardaí.
Mar 25, 2025 07:23
Leitrim delegation to grill Forestry Minister over storm damage in meeting today
Over 9,000 homes and businesses lost power in the county, due to January's weather event.
Mar 25, 2025 07:19
Calls for mediation over controversial Ballaghaderreen public works scheme
One local councillor says he's received several abusive phonecalls regarding the project
Mar 24, 2025 17:21
Planning appeal lodged against new fast food drive thru
The appeal centres on concerns around noise, traffic and the site location.
Mar 24, 2025 17:02
Man seriously injured in Roscommon Town assault
The man in his 50s was airlifted to UHG yesterday.
Mar 24, 2025 16:54
Potential buyer found for a scenic convent in Boyle
The Sisters of Mercy ran the Galilee Spirituality Centre for 23 years before it closed last year, and the three remaining nuns moved on.
Mar 24, 2025 14:43
PODCAST: Landmark dementia day care service opens in Carrick
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has opened the centre in St Patrick's Community Hospital in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Mar 24, 2025 13:41
DEBATE: Sparks fly as councillors debate Ballagh public realm plan
Independent councillors Micheal Frain, from Ballaghaderreen, and Tom Crosby, from Tarmonbarry, have different views on the plan, which would see 47 car-parking spaces removed from the town.
Mar 24, 2025 13:36
Housing aid for older people is falling short warns local councillor
Cllr Ita Reynolds Flynn raised the issue at a recent meeting of Ballinamore Municipal District.
Mar 24, 2025 13:18
PODCAST: Leitrim Down syndrome actors' stunning performance in Carrick
It was held in the Dock in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Mar 24, 2025 13:10
Woman hospitalised following crash in Co. Longford over the weekend
The woman was injured in a single vehicle crash on the N5 near Cartron at approximately 2pm.
Mar 24, 2025 13:03
Major jump in weapon possession crimes recorded across the region last year
The data shows the number and type of offences carried out across the Shannonside region over the course of 2023 and 2024.
Mar 24, 2025 12:59
Leitrim becomes first county to get a dedicated dementia specific day care service
The Alzheimer Society of Ireland has opened the centre in St Patrick's Community Hospital in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Mar 24, 2025 12:53
Man to appear in court charged with Athlone break in
He has been charged and is due to appear at Mullingar District Court today.
Mar 24, 2025 11:27Shannonside Newsletter
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