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Independents and FF/FG nearing deal for control of Roscommon County Council
Fianna Fáil won five seats, Fine Gael won four, Sinn Fein and Independent Ireland both have one, and there are seven Independents.
Jun 14, 2024 17:11
Roscommon Gardaí highlighting danger of defective tyres
Local Gardaí conducting a checkpoint near Boyle noticed a vehicle with dangerously worn tyres yesterday
Jun 14, 2024 13:51
Number of houses granted planning in region decreases
The majority of those were in Roscommon at 25, followed by Leitrim at 14, and Longford with 12.
Jun 14, 2024 13:45
Roscommon councillor accuses Strokestown protestors of scare tactics
Independent councillor Tom Crosby, who won re-election to Roscommon County Council last weekend, says elderly residents were told the town would lose 90% of its parking spaces
Jun 14, 2024 13:41
Public Realm improvement plans lodged for Roscommon Town
Submissions or observations with respect to the proposed development can be made before 5pm on the 18th of July.
Jun 14, 2024 11:26
Two Shannonside politicians elected to European Parliament
The other seats went to Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowan and Fine Gael's Maria Walsh and Nina Carberry.
Jun 14, 2024 10:22
Gardaí confirm missing Roscommon girl found safe and well
17-year-old Aideen O'Brien had been missing from her home in the Rooskey area since Wednesday last.
Jun 14, 2024 10:15
Longford hotel spending increase highest in the country
Meanwhile, spending in pubs in Co Leitrim last month increased by 20% which was also the highest in the country.
Jun 14, 2024 08:43
Local TD raises ambulance service downgrade with Taoiseach
Fine Gael committed to the ambulance service when the A&E at Roscommon Hospital was closed 13 years ago.
Jun 14, 2024 08:19
Ballyleague/Lanesboro man Ciaran Mullooly elected as MEP
He secured the fifth seat in the Midlands Northwest constituency, after a battle with Sinn Fein's Michelle Gildernew.
Jun 14, 2024 03:18
WATCH: Castlerea man Luke 'Ming' Flanagan re-elected as MEP
The Roscommon politician exceeded the quota on the 19th count.
Jun 13, 2024 20:09
Mairead McGuinness hits back at Carberry criticism
The former champion jockey is on course to win one of the seats in Midlands Northwest.
Jun 13, 2024 18:15
Talks continue over coalition in Roscommon County Council
The last term saw a partnership between the eight Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael councillors and Independents.
Jun 13, 2024 17:59
New Longford Cathaoirleach wants party politics put aside
Councillor Casey will be the first Cathaoirleach of the county for the new council and will formally be appointed at the Annual General Meeting next week.
Jun 13, 2024 17:53Shannonside Newsletter
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