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Average turnout for elections currently at 12% locally
Voting commenced at 7am and will continue until 10 o'clock tonight.
Jun 7, 2024 13:12
Voting gets underway for local and European elections
There are 35 candidates in Co Leitrim, 37 in Co Roscommon and 39 in Co Longford, with 18 seats available in all three counties.
Jun 7, 2024 08:19
Local voters yet to receive polling cards ahead of tomorrow's elections
Voters are reminded that they don't require a polling card to vote but they must been on the register and have ID with them.
Jun 6, 2024 18:03
Over 3,000 driving test applications submitted in the region so far this year
The figures come from new information from the CSO and show that application levels remain steady across the region.
Jun 6, 2024 17:24
Major development at Center Parcs set to create 250 permanent jobs
The development includes the addition of 198 lodges which will increase the capacity of the resort to approximately 3,500 guests per break.
Jun 6, 2024 16:16
Two local towns to take part in pilot school transport scheme
Families in the Kiltoom, Knockcroghery, Lecarrow, Rahara and Ballymurray areas can benefit from the scheme.
Jun 6, 2024 13:32
Local candidate says carers 'crying out for help' in south Roscommon
Independent candidate Dominic Naughton decided to run after taking care of his father, who has dementia, for the last three years.
Jun 6, 2024 13:22
Strokestown businessman says town revamp may lead to lay-offs
The state recently allocated almost €8 million to a public realm enhancement project in the town.
Jun 6, 2024 13:11
IFA want meaningful interaction with candidates on farming issues
The farming group are calling for meaningful interaction with incoming councillors on issues such as ash dieback, planning delays, land tax and environmental issues.
Jun 6, 2024 12:59
New traffic lights in Frenchpark now in operation
Long-awaited safety works have now completed at the junction in Frenchpark which had been considered an accident blackspot.
Jun 6, 2024 12:38
Last day of campaigning begins ahead of Local and European Elections
Almost 119,000 people in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are eligible to vote in the local elections.
Jun 6, 2024 07:56
Level Crossing safety events to be held in Roscommon and Westmeath today
Irish Rail says there have been 28 recorded incidents at level crossings so far this year.
Jun 6, 2024 07:42
Long-standing Carrick business set to close its doors
Kelly's Foodstore have announced that they will be closing after 36 years on the 28th of June.
Jun 5, 2024 18:18
Local candidate critical of anti-immigration flyers in Castlerea
Gareth Scahill was speaking after a number of residents in the area reported receiving leaflets from an unknown source.
Jun 5, 2024 18:02Shannonside Newsletter
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