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Shannonside Northern Sound Region among Ireland’s top Guinness hotspots
Roscommon ranks second nationwide, with 214 pubs per 100,000 people serving Guinness, while Leitrim follows in third with 199.
Mar 15, 2025 11:29
Ballintubber St. Patrick’s Day parade to honour late Cllr Anthony Waldron
He was a firm supporter of the annual parade in the Roscommon village and was also heavily involved in a number of groups and organisations across the county.
Mar 15, 2025 08:45
Hospitals bracing for busy St. Patrick's weekend
The HSE is encouraging people to consider all care options by getting help in the right setting.
Mar 15, 2025 08:08
LISTEN: Students at Roscommon school raise over €13,000 for much-loved classmates
The money will go towards the trials in the US for Naughton twins George and Isaac, who were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2012.
Mar 14, 2025 17:39
ESB Networks suspend works at Mote Park after concerns raised by local group
In response, the ESB say they have suspended works and will review the site again in due course.
Mar 14, 2025 17:30
Locals share their views on closure of historic post office in Roscommon Town
There were mixed feelings about the closure of the landmark Roscommon Post Office building today.
Mar 14, 2025 17:21
Man who ran brothels across Shannonside region found with child abuse material on his phone
He pleaded guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to 19 sample counts, including using false instruments, inducing landlords to rent properties to him and possession of the proceeds of crime.
Mar 14, 2025 17:10
Roscommon school raise over €13,000 for Join Our Boys trust
Archie sadly passed away in 2022 aged just 16.
Mar 14, 2025 14:34
Close to 30 EV Grants provided in the region so far this year
Last year, 175 EV Grants were provided across the region with 87 of that figure in Co. Roscommon.
Mar 14, 2025 13:10
Local distillery concerned potential EU/US tariff war could wipe out their business
It comes in response to the EU's decision to target American whiskey and impose taxes of up to 50%.
Mar 14, 2025 13:05
New housing development in North Roscommon given green light
County planners approved the application subject to 27 conditions.
Mar 14, 2025 13:02
Roscommon Post Office building set to close it's doors today
The landmark building in Roscommon Town will be put on the market once it ceases operations.
Mar 14, 2025 13:01
Local MEP warns of potential impact to Ireland's food industry in coming weeks
There's a fear US President Donald Trump will target Ireland's agri-food industry with tariffs.
Mar 14, 2025 11:33
Local conservation group describe anger over Mote Park tree felling
The group has called for a meeting today with ESB representatives before anymore work is carried out.
Mar 14, 2025 08:46Shannonside Newsletter
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