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€1.2m water sports facility on track to open in Drumshanbo this autumn
It will include toilets and changing rooms, for sailors, kayakers and other water-sports fans.
Jan 10, 2025 13:26
Lough Funshinagh flood relief scheme in south Roscommon gets planning, with conditions
An Bord Pleanála has confirmed it has approved the application, with conditions.
Jan 10, 2025 13:19
Ballagh swimming pool will still open by March, department hopes
Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane, from Sinn Fein, says department officials have told her they still hope to open the swimming pool by the end of March.
Jan 10, 2025 13:14
Local schools set to re-open on Monday as cold spell comes to an end
Some were closed for up to four days after low temperature and ice warnings were in place.
Jan 10, 2025 13:04
Guns and more than €20,000 worth of drugs seized in Co. Roscommon
Three men, two in their 40s and one in his 30s were arrested but have since been released without charge, pending further investigation.
Jan 10, 2025 12:54
Motorway partially closed near Athlone following collision
Motorist's are being urged to take alternative routes with the incident expected to affect traffic over the next hour.
Jan 10, 2025 11:01
New 26 bed extension opens at Sligo University Hospital
The HSE says it will ease pressure on the Emergency Department.
Jan 10, 2025 07:49
Funeral details announced for woman found dead in south Roscommon bogland
Mirjana's funeral service will take place in Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, Coosan on Saturday, at 12 noon, with burial afterwards in Coosan Cemetery.
Jan 9, 2025 21:26
Postman airlifted to hospital after crash in south Leitrim
The postman driving one of the vehicles was airlifted to hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Jan 9, 2025 17:14
€1.4m funding boost for local arts organisations and centres
Organisations in Co Leitrim received the highest amount from today's funding announcement with €925,000.
Jan 9, 2025 17:03
Weather updates January 2025
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Jan 9, 2025 14:42
Homes for sale in Roscommon & Leitrim decreases by 10% in final 3 months of 2024
The asking price of a home increased by €5,000 in Roscommon in this timeframe - and by €10,000 in Leitrim.
Jan 9, 2025 13:10
Local Independent Ireland TD says party held 'constructive' government talks today
They held talks with negotiators in Dublin this morning, including Fianna Fail's Jack Chambers and Fine Gael's Helen McEntee.
Jan 9, 2025 13:05
HSE takes charge of Castlerea nursing home after serious concerns raised by HIQA
The Health Information and Quality Authority has cancelled the registration of the facility.
Jan 9, 2025 13:02Shannonside Newsletter
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