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New councillors Scahill and Harney emerge as Fine Gael general election contenders in Roscommon
The party has a place to fill after the death of highly respected councillor John Naughten.
Oct 24, 2024 13:10
Former Roscommon cathaoirleach urges Eugene Murphy not to run as an Independent
Senator Murphy could run as an Independent instead and abandon the party he's been in for over 40 years.
Oct 24, 2024 12:58
Roscommon Gardaí seize car following multiple traffic offences
On further inspection they found the motorist to be an unaccompanied learner driver with no insurance and no L-plates on display.
Oct 24, 2024 10:44
Man dies in Co. Mayo following suspected assault
Gardaí found the man aged in his late 50's after being called to a house on Tone Street in Ballina just before midnight last night.
Oct 24, 2024 09:29
Cllr still expects apprenticeship training centre to go ahead in Roscommon
There are concerns the project has stalled because of a problem with the proposed site in Roscommon town.
Oct 24, 2024 08:22
Murphy refuses to rule out running as an Independent in General Election
It's after his party refused to add him to its ticket in the constituency, after Ballygar GP Martin Daly beat him in a selection convention.
Oct 24, 2024 07:17
PODCAST: Local burglary victim calls for rural garda stations to reopen
Kathleen Connolly spoke passionately at a crime information talk in Glenamaddy last night.
Oct 23, 2024 23:48
Mullingar woman to run for Labour in Longford-Westmeath
Oct 23, 2024 16:48
LISTEN: Fianna Fáil refuses to add Eugene Murphy to its general election ticket in Roscommon-Galway
Fianna Fáil has rejected Murphy's request to be added - as it will only be running one candidate in the constituency.
Oct 23, 2024 16:48
Minister Heather Humphreys praised in Seanad for local investment
The Social Protection and Community Development Minister is quitting politics after the forthcoming general election.
Oct 23, 2024 14:23
Calls for new site to be found for apprenticeship training centre in Roscommon
Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board submitted their proposals last year, which involved workshops in a 22,000-square foot building.
Oct 23, 2024 14:20
Almost €200,000 worth of funding announced for local sports partnerships
The fund is designed to support the installation of barrier-free outdoor sport infrastructure for public use in local community settings.
Oct 23, 2024 13:56
Lives at risk over lack of paramedics in Roscommon - Kerrane
She's calling on the Government to honour a commitment made by Fine Gael following the closure of Roscommon A&E in 2011.
Oct 23, 2024 13:49
Legendary Roscommon barber Paddy Joe Burke retires
Tributes have been pouring in for the popular local barber over the past few days from people across Ireland.
Oct 23, 2024 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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