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LISTEN: Late Roscommon councillor's brother says he had a passion for serving his county
Mr Waldron passed away suddenly at home last Sunday morning at the age of 64.
Feb 14, 2025 17:27
Over €47 million earmarked for local road improvement works
The funding was announced this morning as part of a national investment programme.
Feb 14, 2025 17:21
Over 100 people across Shannonside region to become Irish citizens
The conferrals began yesterday and will continue at the Convention Centre in Dublin today.
Feb 14, 2025 13:53
Longford senators call for government aid for forest owners amid 'crisis'
Around 700 million euro worth of forestry was knocked down during Storm Eowyn, according to the Irish Forest Owners.
Feb 14, 2025 13:50
Local Minister 'honoured' to represent Ireland abroad for St Patrick's Day
Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Marian Harkin will visit Belgium and the Netherlands this year.
Feb 14, 2025 13:49
Cllr Anthony Waldron remembered as a community man at funeral mass today
Gifts including Roscommon and Mayo jerseys, his phone, and a Joe Dolan album were brought to the altar.
Feb 14, 2025 13:36
Emergency services attend scene of fire at Roscommon town filling station
It's been reported that a fire broke out at around 7.30am at Walsh's filling station in the town.
Feb 14, 2025 10:10
€400,000 allocated for construction of new bridge in Co. Leitrim
Leitrim County Council was granted planning permission to demolish it and build a new bridge around 25 metres away.
Feb 14, 2025 08:20
Funeral of Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron takes place today
Politicians from Co Roscommon and beyond will be in Ballintubber for today's funeral.
Feb 14, 2025 07:25
Healthcare assistants urge local Minister to 'have a heart' over family members
They protested outside his Department this morning as they're not allowed to bring family members here as they don't make enough money per government rules.
Feb 13, 2025 18:12
Hundreds of people pay respects to much-loved councillor Anthony Waldron
His funeral Mass is taking place in St Bride's Church, Ballintubber, at 12 noon tomorrow.
Feb 13, 2025 18:04
Tickets for Join Our Boys fundraiser on sale on Roscommon Monaghan match
In 2012, George and Isaac Naughton were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disease for which there is no treatment and no cure.
Feb 13, 2025 18:02
LISTEN: Roscommon school raising funds to help Naughton boys get 'life-changing' treatment
Second year students at Roscommon Community College are organising a fundraiser to help their two friends change their lives forever.
Feb 13, 2025 15:32
Local TD says meeting with Minister for Agriculture has taken place regarding Storm
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy was speaking after €42,110 in Tillage and Horticulture payments were announced for 28 Longford farmers.
Feb 13, 2025 13:53Shannonside Newsletter
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