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GAA facility will greatly benefit Roscommon youth, says councillor
The local authority confirmed the €240,000 sale of over 11 acres at Carrownabrickna and Ballyboughan on the Racecourse Road.
Jul 25, 2024 13:39
Almost 700 local farmers availed of social welfare assistance last year
They received the money under Farm Assist or the Rural Social Scheme.
Jul 25, 2024 13:21
An Post defends decision to move Roscommon post office
There was a backlash earlier this year when the company said it would move from its current location on The Square.
Jul 25, 2024 13:12
Electricity consumption fell in 2023 across the Shannonside region
Non residential properties such as businesses or industry saw the highest drain on the grid locally last year.
Jul 25, 2024 11:59
Carrick-on-Shannon had the highest fertility rate in Ireland in 2021
The Leitrim town had a 61.2 fertility rate per 1,000 women aged between 15 and 49 that year.
Jul 25, 2024 09:57
Calls for more balanced rural development in local villages
A Roscommon councillor says some villages are currently 'unsustainable' due to a lack of investment.
Jul 25, 2024 09:41
Roscommon councillor says post office move 'a setback' for businesses
An Post has confirmed that the postal service in Roscommon town is set to move away from its current location in the Square.
Jul 25, 2024 08:33
Local Sinn Féin TD expects strong performance from his party in General Election
He was speaking following his appointment as Sinn Féin's spokesperson on agriculture this week.
Jul 24, 2024 17:29
No Leitrim athlete to compete in Paris due to small county population size
133 athletes from across Ireland are set to compete at the games in Paris over the next few weeks.
Jul 24, 2024 17:14
An Post confirms Roscommon Post Office services set to move location
It's understood that a favoured applicant has been identified to take over the postal service in a nearby location in the town.
Jul 24, 2024 16:23
Planning permission sought for new walking and cycling trail in Longford
The application will be decided on at an upcoming meeting of Longford Municipal District.
Jul 24, 2024 13:24
Access to cash vital for all members of society, says Leitrim councillor
A Bill will be signed off at Cabinet today which gives the Central Bank new powers to address problems in rural and regional areas.
Jul 24, 2024 13:24
Multi-national pharmaceutical firm to expand in south Roscommon
The Danish healthcare firm previously purchased the Alkermes plant in Monksland for $92,.5 million in December of last year.
Jul 24, 2024 13:17
Local Senator calls for TV licence model to be reformed
Micheál Carrigy says that prosecution of those who don't pay the licence is the last thing the Government want.
Jul 24, 2024 13:15Shannonside Newsletter
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