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Nearly €8.5 million spent to drive government officials around the country last year
Hundreds of thousands of euro were spent on fuel with more than four hundred thousand euro being forked out on maintaining the 52 car fleet.
Jun 1, 2026 08:14
BOB GELDOF INTERVIEW: 'Back in the day, we tried to get a gig in Carrick-on-Shannon, but we were told to f*** off'
Geldof says he enjoyed a relaxing time in Carrick-on-Shannon before yesterday's concert, visiting a local coffee shop, the former workhouse and a famine memorial.
Jun 1, 2026 02:45
Man who died in Donamon collision named locally as former All-Ireland winning GAA player Harry Crowley
Harry Crowley was a popular presence in the local GAA circle, having won the under-21 All-Ireland Football Championship title against Kerry in 1978.
May 31, 2026 19:04
Bob Geldof visiting Roscommon today to play in major music festival
His band, the Boomtown Rats, are the headline act tonight in the Night and Day Festival in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle.
May 31, 2026 13:38
Man in his 60s dies following collision in Co. Roscommon
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Roscommon Garda Station on (090) 6638300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111, or any Garda Station.
May 31, 2026 12:51
Longford senator urging parents not to put pressure on children ahead of state exams
Senator Paraic Brady says Drumlish and Newtownforbes have been hit by mental health issues recently - with the loss of a number of students' friends.
May 31, 2026 12:31
Local health services remind public of care options over Bank Holiday weekend
People are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the range of care pathways available and to consider the most appropriate option before attending Emergency Departments.
May 31, 2026 08:56
Man charged with murder of woman in Galway
35-year-old Ali Sohrabi of no fixed abode, was charged with the murder of Masoumeh Jafri Manojan at a special overnight sitting of Galway District Court which lasted less than five minutes.
May 31, 2026 08:21
Leitrim man celebrates one year smoke-free on World No Tobacco Day
At the time, Stephen was smoking up to 20 cigarettes a day.
May 31, 2026 08:15
'The last time we played in Roscommon was in Rockfords or the Don Arms in Castlerea' - the Saw Doctors in Boyle
The festival continues today with Bob Geldof and his band, the Boomtown Rats, the headline act.
May 31, 2026 00:15
Saw Doctors to 'blow the roof off' Lough Key Forest Park tonight
Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the Night and Day Festival in Lough Key Forest Park this weekend.
May 30, 2026 13:33
Annual May Walk to take place in Aughnasheelin on Sunday
The popular event has raised over 120-thousand euro for the Irish Cancer Society and Northwest Hospice since 2012.
May 30, 2026 13:07
Lough Ree RNLI urging public to keep lifeboat stations clear
That's the message from Lough Ree RNLI who are appealing to the public to be vigilant around the waterways.
May 30, 2026 11:10
New waterpark officially opened in Co. Leitrim this week
The Lough Allen Adventure Centre opened the new facility in Drumshanbo yesterday.
May 30, 2026 09:38Shannonside Newsletter
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