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Tributes paid to well-known Castlerea man who died in road traffic collision
He was a popular local businessman in the town and was also a member of a number of local groups and clubs.
Jan 28, 2025 11:03
ESB tackling 18,000 power outages across the Shannonside Region
Emergency crews from the Netherlands, France, Austria and Finland are due to arrive from today to help the ESB.
Jan 28, 2025 08:30
Taoiseach to visit storm-affected communities in Roscommon today
Micháel Martin will meet with local authority staff and members of the fire service in Ballaghaderreen as part of the visit.
Jan 28, 2025 07:57
Man (80s) dies after being struck by a car in Castlerea
The road is closed and emergency services are at the scene.
Jan 27, 2025 20:01
Local businesswoman says storm has heaped further financial pressure on hospitality sector
Lauren Fleming, who runs Nana Anne's Café in Knockcroghery, says she was forced to close over the weekend due to a loss of power.
Jan 27, 2025 18:59
Local MEP critical of Government's delay in requesting help from Europe after storm
The EU Commissioner for crisis management told MEP Ciaran Mullooly her department was not contacted by the Irish Government until Saturday.
Jan 27, 2025 17:19
Gardaí say death of a baby in Co. Longford not being treated as suspicious
Gardaí say their focus now is the preparation of a file for the Coroner's Court only.
Jan 27, 2025 16:53
Emergency response hubs being set up across the region
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group says these hubs are assisting people with their basic needs, including water, hot food, phone charging and access to shower facilities.
Jan 27, 2025 16:38
Roscommon pub and shop closed for four days due to power outage
Coffey's Pub and Shop in Lecarrow was without electricity since the storm hit on Friday morning.
Jan 27, 2025 15:01
Longford Mall remains partially closed this afternoon
The popular amenity is currently closed from the 5 aside pitches along the river towards the bottom loop of the park.
Jan 27, 2025 14:46
Roscommon man describes incident which saw his home severely damaged
Michael Connaughton described the devastating damage done to the roof of his home on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning.
Jan 27, 2025 13:33
Over 20,000 remain without power across the region this lunchtime
The ESB says it's likely some people will remain without electricity until next week:
Jan 27, 2025 13:18
Local Minister says Government doing all it can to restore power across region
Longford-Westmeath Minister for Enterprise Peter Burke paid tribute to ESB crews and local authority staff for their efforts following Storm Éowyn.
Jan 27, 2025 13:13
ESB says it's likely some customers will be without power until next week
The ESB are drafting in crews from the UK to help restore power to the almost quarter of a million homes and businesses still without electricity across the country.
Jan 27, 2025 11:52Shannonside Newsletter
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