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Tributes flow after passing of respected Roscommon funeral director
Described as a "pure gentleman with a generous heart", Tom was a well-respected local figure having served his community for many years.
Jan 4, 2025 10:39
Status yellow weather warning in place across the Shannonside region
After a cold and frosty night, heavy snow is now on the way with a series of weather warnings coming into effect from lunchtime today.
Jan 4, 2025 09:54
Man charged with murdering his mother, whose body was found in south Roscommon
Ms Pap, who had lived and worked in Athlone for several years, was a widow and worked at the Athlone accommodation centre.
Jan 3, 2025 22:29
Over 60 people across the region accessing emergency accommodation last November
The monthly report provided a breakdown of people registered as homeless per county.
Jan 3, 2025 17:50
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Jan 3, 2025 17:24
Longford Seanad candidate highlights importance of local representation
Former Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty officially received a nomination from Fianna Fáil to stand in this month's election.
Jan 3, 2025 16:24
Man arrested as part of investigation into discovery of woman's body in South Roscommon
He is currently detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 at a Garda station in the Meath/Westmeath Division.
Jan 3, 2025 13:58
Longford GP expects number of flu patients to continue to rise
Locally, there were 166 people in hospitals across the Shannonside region with the flu yesterday.
Jan 3, 2025 13:24
Longford County Council 2025 budget 'one of its most ambitious to date'
That's according to its chief executive Paddy Mahon, who says it's important to have match funding in place for projects.
Jan 3, 2025 13:16
Seven local candidates nominated to contest Seanad Election
The Seanad comprises of 49 Senators across five vocational panels and two university panels along with 11 Taoiseach appointments bringing the total to 60.
Jan 3, 2025 13:05
'Don't dump rubbish next to bring-banks'- Carrick Chamber President
Some sites are overflowing and rubbish is now being dumped next to them.
Jan 3, 2025 12:48
Number of people in local hospitals with the flu on the rise
It comes as the number of people hospitalised with the flu almost doubled in the last week.
Jan 3, 2025 11:38
Green light given to major upgrade at South Roscommon GAA club
Roscommon County Planners granted permission for the development with 11 conditions attached.
Jan 3, 2025 09:19
Over 12 thousand patients across region left waiting on trolleys in 2024
The data provides a breakdown of the total amount of patients waiting on trolleys and in wards in hospitals across the country.
Jan 3, 2025 08:47Shannonside Newsletter
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