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Roscommon Gardaí stop uninsured and untaxed teen on tractor
The 15 year old was stopped by Gardaí following a call from a member of the public.
Jan 13, 2025 16:31
Calls for commuter train service between Longford and Sligo
Fianna Fáil councillor Sean McGowan brought forward a motion to today's Leitrim County Council meeting.
Jan 13, 2025 14:32
Local TD tipped for Cabinet position in new Government
Talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independents are continuing today.
Jan 13, 2025 13:52
MEP wants 'root and branch inquiry' into death of Leitrim man in 2020
87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey five years ago.
Jan 13, 2025 13:38
Minister hopes to have Lough Funshinagh scheme in place by April
It will see water removed from the south Roscommon turlough by a temporary pipeline.
Jan 13, 2025 13:26
Close to 2,500 patients waiting over a year for treatment at Sligo University Hospital
Almost 2,100 are waiting for their first outpatient appointment - including 175 children.
Jan 13, 2025 13:20
Portiuncula under pressure today as 31 people waiting for beds
Local hospitals have been seeing a massive spike in people attending with flu and other respiratory conditions over the winter period.
Jan 13, 2025 11:32
Teenager dies in road crash in Co. Mayo
The 17-year-old boy was killed in the single-car collision on the R319 at Keel in Achill shortly before 1 o'clock this morning.
Jan 13, 2025 09:43
Glowing tributes paid to Róisín Cryan
Her funeral is taking place in St Mary's Church in Carrick on Shannon on Wednesday at 11 o'clock.
Jan 13, 2025 08:21
Son of Liam Farrell says wording on plaque was carefully considered
It was the fifth anniversary of the 87-year-old’s suspicious death.
Jan 13, 2025 07:29
Glowing tributes paid as founding member of Roscommon Solstice Choir dies unexpectedly
Her funeral will take place in St Patrick’s Church, Cloverhill, on Wednesday at 11:30am.
Jan 12, 2025 22:27
PODCAST: Rooskey locals pay tribute to Liam Farrell, as memorial plaque is unveiled
Over 100 people attended the unveiling of a plaque outside his house this afternoon.
Jan 12, 2025 19:59
Scene remains sealed off as murder investigation continues in Co. Cavan
Investigating Gardaí are appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward.
Jan 12, 2025 16:09
Proposal for new housing development in Longford overturned by An Bord Pleanála
An appeal was lodged last year, with An Bord Pleanála this week overturning the decision by Longford County Planners and refusing the planning permission.
Jan 12, 2025 15:16Shannonside Newsletter
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