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Famous Roscommon barber Paddy Joe Burke to retire after 52 years
Paddy Joe is also widely known across Ireland for his love of Roscommon GAA.
May 31, 2024 16:26
Fears for future of ophthalmology services provided in Longford town
According to Local Councillor Peggy Nolan, the current ophthalmologist will leave the post early next year.
May 31, 2024 15:11
Roscommon has the lowest number of female election candidates in the country.
Figures from the See Her Elected initiative, also show just 11 women have been elected to the local authority since 1925.
May 31, 2024 13:43
€2.3m in funding for road improvements in the Shannonside region
The funding is for roads damaged by persistent rainfall over the winter and spring months.
May 31, 2024 13:29
€3 million in Housing Adaptation funding for local counties
The grant assists with adaptations, repairs or improvement works in order to make accommodation more suitable to the needs of older and disabled people.
May 31, 2024 08:19
Protest in Strokestown this Sunday against public realm works
Residents are concerned the plan will radically reduce the amount of car-parking in the town.
May 31, 2024 07:58
Local candidate says he's received threats prior to election
Sajjad Hussain is running as an Independent candidate in the Boyle Local Electoral Area.
May 30, 2024 17:35
Lough Funshinagh residents welcome Taoiseach's comments
Simon Harris said he would take a leading role in finding a permanent solution to the ongoing crisis in south Roscommon.
May 30, 2024 17:25
Taoiseach says no decision made regarding potential local sites for asylum seekers
Reports stated the plans include prefab units for 200 people at the former Columb Military Barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 people at a site in Athlone according to the Irish Independent.
May 30, 2024 13:59
Over 150 new beds announced for hospitals in Shannonside region
The new beds are part of the national Acute Inpatient Bed Capacity Expansion plan which will bring 3,352 new beds according to the Minister for Health.
May 30, 2024 13:51
Taoiseach to chair a meeting on Lough Funshinagh next month
Simon Harris met with families affected by the crisis in the south Roscommon area in recent weeks.
May 30, 2024 13:20
Planning refused for new Longford town apartments
County planners refused the planning permission citing issues with car parking requirements and the lack of existing tourism accommodation.
May 30, 2024 10:50
Sites in Athlone and Mullingar earmarked to house asylum seekers
According to the Irish Independent the plans include prefab units for 200 people at a former military barracks in Mullingar and space for 400 at a site in Athlone.
May 30, 2024 07:39
Planning sought for new telecommunications mast in a Westmeath village
The structure would carry antennae, dishes, remote radio units and associated equipment for provision of wireless data and broadband services.
May 30, 2024 07:18Shannonside Newsletter
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