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Brady calls on Agriculture Minister to simplify farm support schemes
The newly elected Senator says that farmers are spending huge amounts of time and effort in keeping up with the current requirements.
Mar 20, 2025 17:06
Gardai seize 29 vehicles and freeze €200,000 after Longford and Dublin raids
It's believed they're connected to an investigation into drugs, money laundering and fraud offences.
Mar 20, 2025 15:33
Roscommon Councillor seeks traffic calming measures for local village
The council says it will look at existing traffic calming measures and seek to refresh road markings.
Mar 20, 2025 14:12
Call for roadside water pumps to be reinstated in Longford
Councillor Monaghan says the pumps would help in situations where electrical outages cause problems with water supply.
Mar 20, 2025 14:07
Report highlights concerning levels of commercial vacancies in local towns
Edgeworthstown and Boyle hold some of the highest commercial vacancy rates in the country
Mar 20, 2025 13:57
PODCAST: Special report on drugs talk in Carrick-on-Shannon
Up to 100 people attended Paul Reid’s talk on drugs in Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon, last night.
Mar 20, 2025 13:50
Businessman calls for new public realm plan for Strokestown
Ten Roscommon politicians wrote to Roscommon County Council to seek a new plan for Ballaghaderreen - after anger over the potential loss of 47 car-parking spaces.
Mar 20, 2025 13:42
Serious safety concerns after Carrigallen bridge damaged
Councillor Paddy O'Rourke says the parapet of the bridge at Drumeela, near Carrigallen, recently collapsed.
Mar 20, 2025 13:38
Man arrested after €33,000 worth of drugs seized in Strokestown
The driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at a Garda station in the northwest.
Mar 20, 2025 13:31
Tributes paid to Ballaghaderreen GAA legend and former garda
Jim Fleming died peacefully on Tuesday in Mayo Hospice in Castlebar while aged in his 80s.
Mar 20, 2025 13:26
Local Minister highlights concerns on use of cluster bombs in first Seanad address
Minister Harkin was responding on behalf of the Government to a Senator who raised the issue.
Mar 20, 2025 11:35
Former head of the HSE says drugs are prevalent across the region
Up to 100 people attended Paul Reid's talk on drugs in Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon, last night.
Mar 20, 2025 08:27
Ten local politicians write to Council calling for new public realm scheme for Ballaghaderreen
The only ones not to sign it were Independent Tom Crosby and Fianna Fáil's Sean Moylan.
Mar 20, 2025 07:31
LISTEN: Strokestown activists back calls for changes to Ballagh public realm plan
Residents and businesses are concerned about the loss of 47 car-parking spaces, the widening of footpaths and the narrowing of streets.
Mar 19, 2025 22:56Shannonside Newsletter
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