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Planning sought for housing development in North Longford
Philip Rogers is seeking to construct 22 homes at Mill Race Park and Derawley in Drumlish.
Nov 19, 2024 13:41
Roscommon business broken into for 7th time this year
Gardaí are investigating a reported burglary of O'Connor's Pub and Shop in Tulsk at around 4 o'clock yesterday morning.
Nov 19, 2024 13:38
Roscommon Cllr believes works at local schools will increase safety
St Patrick's NS, Brusna NS, Camcloon NS, Cornafulla NS and St. Ciaran's NS will be benefitting from the Safe Routes to School programme.
Nov 19, 2024 10:17
Roscommon planners approve new battery energy storage facility
The plans were the subject of a number of submissions highlighting public concerns with fire risks, water contamination and local fears over flooding.
Nov 19, 2024 08:40
Sinn Féin leader says they will not open refugee centres in places like Ballaghaderreen if in Government
Mary Lou McDonald says international protection centres would only be put in affluent areas, with enough capacity and services to support them.
Nov 18, 2024 16:34
Listen: Let's Talk General Election Longford Westmeath Debate 2
Nov 18, 2024 15:44
Roscommon woman recognised at Irish Tatler Women of the Year awards
Latisha McCrudden took home the Catalyst Award at the event held in Dublin on Saturday.
Nov 18, 2024 13:48
General Election candidate says he's rebuilt his life since jail sentence over 20 years ago
He was found guilty of conspiring to steal a government pay order worth over €34,000, and two counts of handling government pay orders worth over €64,000 in 1997.
Nov 18, 2024 13:45
Sinn Fein leader says her party would open new Garda stations in Co. Roscommon if elected to government
139 Garda stations were closed around the country over 10 years ago, including six in Co Roscommon.
Nov 18, 2024 13:42
24/7 protest ongoing at site in Athlone due to accommodate up to 1,000 refugees
The Department of Integration wants to accommodate the refugees in Lissywollen - initially in tents and later in modular units.
Nov 18, 2024 13:38
Over 130 staff at St. Christopher's in Longford begin industrial action today
The centre on the Battery Road in Longford Town provides a community-based service for people with intellectual difficulties.
Nov 18, 2024 13:35
Snow and Ice warning issued for Co. Leitrim this evening
The Status Yellow alert will come into effect at 7pm this evening, and remain active until 8am tomorrow morning.
Nov 18, 2024 10:35
Planning permission sought for Stonepark housing development
Longford county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision in the coming months.
Nov 18, 2024 08:19
Sinn Fein criticises Government over failure to deliver Roscommon rehab unit
It was due to be a 20-bed specialist unit, but it has stalled despite an 8 million euro allocation.
Nov 18, 2024 08:16Shannonside Newsletter
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