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LISTEN: Mary McAleese has lost power supply at her Cootehall home for a month over the past year
The weather events have regularly hit the Cootehall property the former president lives in with her husband, Martin.
Feb 10, 2025 08:10
Former President describes impact of electricity loss in Roscommon
Her Cootehall property was one of thousands in the Shannonside region that was badly hit by both weather events.
Feb 10, 2025 07:47
PODCAST: Friends and colleagues pay emotional tributes to Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron
The news has left the region reeling in shock and despair.
Feb 9, 2025 22:38
Over 300 Shannonside properties still out of power - and some won't be back until Tuesday night
The ESB doesn't expect to restore supply to the Keadue and Ballinlough homes until Tuesday.
Feb 9, 2025 20:58
Permission granted for new development in local secondary school
Elphin Community College in Roscommon had applied for the demolition of an existing single storey dwelling on site and its replacement with a new build.
Feb 9, 2025 13:25
Local Cllr calls for extra exam time for students with dyslexia
Independent Laurence Fallon told a council meeting one in 10 people have this learning disability.
Feb 9, 2025 13:17
Local Senator appointed to Labour's "shadow cabinet"
Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove has been given responsibility for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht as well as for Worker's Rights.
Feb 9, 2025 12:10
Gardaí warn of scams following Storm Éowyn
There were reports of bogus tradesmen calling door to door in parts of the region last week.
Feb 9, 2025 11:53
LISTEN: Glowing tributes to west Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron after his sudden death
It's understood he died of natural causes.
Feb 9, 2025 10:54
Maria Walsh MEP appointed to new role on EU Agriculture Committee
The Midlands Northwest MEP has taken up a role as the standing rapporteur for UK matters on the European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.
Feb 9, 2025 09:37
Gareth Scahill's Seanad appointment celebrated in West Roscommon
The Castlerea man was selected as one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees for the Seanad on Friday.
Feb 9, 2025 08:43
Sinn Féin: ESB customers must not pay for storm damage
The company initially said this week that its users would have to shoulder extra costs - but has since said a review of charges won't happen until October 2026.
Feb 9, 2025 08:14
Fine Gael to select Roscommon council replacement for John Naughten on February 20
A selection convention will take place in the Athlone Springs Hotel on the evening of February 20th.
Feb 8, 2025 17:52
Local TD calls for army to help ESB restoration efforts
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny has labelled the Government's response to the ongoing crisis as 'disastrous'.
Feb 8, 2025 13:20Shannonside Newsletter
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