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Ballinamore councillor turns down General Election run
The party chose one candidate at a selection convention last month, when Sligo-based TD Frank Feighan beat former junior minister John Perry.
Oct 8, 2024 08:18
Two burglaries in one night in Frenchpark, as Roscommon crime spree continues
Cash was robbed in one house but nothing was taken in the other.
Oct 7, 2024 20:08
Local Cllr says John Naughten was due to become next Cathaoirleach
The news comes as two books of condolences opened for him in council offices today - in Monksland and Roscommon town.
Oct 7, 2024 17:23
Retired Roscommon Brigadier General reassures the families of Irish Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Retired Brigadier General Ger Aherne has been speaking as Irish troops find themselves close the front lines in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Oct 7, 2024 17:17
Second book of condolence opened in Monksland for John Naughten
It's open in the Athlone area office in Monksland from 9.30 in the morning until 5pm in the evening.
Oct 7, 2024 15:14
PODCAST: Friends and colleagues pay extensive tributes to John Naughten, as books of condolences open in Roscommon and Monksland
A book of condolences opened at Roscommon County Council’s headquarters at 11 o’clock this morning and several people have signed it over the past two hours.
Oct 7, 2024 14:14
Local Senator says Clár funding will significantly improve Longford facilities
The investment will support the development of sports and outdoor facilities such as playgrounds, astro-turf pitches, running tracks and spectator stands.
Oct 7, 2024 14:06
Planning upheld for housing development in Athlone following appeal
Marina Quarter Ltd had been given the go ahead for the construction of 177 residential units at Cornamaddy in May of this year.
Oct 7, 2024 13:43
Funeral of Mary O'Rourke takes place in Athlone
President Michael D Higgins and Tánaiste Micheál Martin were among the mourners at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Coosan earlier today.
Oct 7, 2024 13:38
Local emergency departments under pressure today
There were 79 people waiting for a hospital bed locally as of this morning, with 567 patients waiting nationally.
Oct 7, 2024 13:34
Over €1.7 million in Clár funding for local sports and community facilities
It's part of a €8.7 million announcement by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys this morning.
Oct 7, 2024 09:48
House prices rise in the Shannonside region in third quarter of the year
The latest MyHome.ie Property Price Report show increases in Leitrim and Longford while Roscommon prices remained steady.
Oct 7, 2024 09:38
Book of Condolence to open for Cllr John Naughten this morning
The Tricolour and the Roscommon flag will also be lowered to half-mast at Roscommon County Council headquarters.
Oct 7, 2024 09:30
Funeral of former Minister Mary O'Rourke taking place today
Some of the country's most senior politicians and former politicians will be in Co Westmeath for the Mass.
Oct 7, 2024 07:22Shannonside Newsletter
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