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Search underway for missing elderly man near Drumlish
Local Gardaí are urgently appealing to the public near Cloonellon in Drumlish to check sheds, farm buildings and surrounds.
May 12, 2024 22:30
Extensive forestry damage in large fire near Ballaghaderreen
The forest fire spread through a number of forestry plantations.
May 12, 2024 20:13
Tributes paid to outgoing Bishop of Achonry ahead of departure to Dublin
As well as being the local Bishop for the past four years, he was also the parish priest of the west Roscommon parish.
May 12, 2024 14:44
Swan trapped in fishing line rescued by local sub-aqua club
The club received a call relating to a swan that was in distress downstream of Athlone town.
May 12, 2024 14:35
Local TD congratulates school on approved application for new classroom
The succesful application will provide for a new mainstream general classroom funded under the 'additional school accommodation programme'.
May 12, 2024 13:12
Commemoration of Easter Rising leader to take place in Leitrim today
The Easter Rising leader, from Killtyclogher, was killed in Kilmainham jail on May 12th, 1916.
May 12, 2024 11:13
Much loved bishop to celebrate his final mass in Ballaghaderreen today
The dioceses of Achonry and Elphin are to merge, with the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, appointed Apostolic Administrator of Achonry.
May 12, 2024 09:17
Bambie Thug 'so proud' of team after successful Eurovision results
Taoiseach Simon Harris congratulated Bambie Thug for a 'stunning performance' that 'did Ireland proud'.
May 12, 2024 08:14
Longford Tidy Towns groups attend first engagement event
Attendees were also provided with information on council intiatives which could benefit the groups into the future.
May 11, 2024 13:13
New tourist attraction officially opened in Co. Longford
The project includes a visitor experience which includes the recreation of the classroom environment of a hedge school through audiovisial technology.
May 11, 2024 11:05
Great turnout across the region for Darkness into Light events
It is an annual fundraiser for the suicide charity Pieta House.
May 11, 2024 09:08
Government urged to invest in infrastructure to meet housing targets
The call from the Construction Industry Federation comes following a warning from the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council that the housing market is currently inhibiting the performance of Ireland's competitiveness.
May 11, 2024 08:14
Roscommon councillor questions Government knowledge of rural issues
He was speaking ahead of the Housing Minister's visit to County Roscommon next week.
May 10, 2024 17:31
Local Green Party candidate believes Irish border checks not needed
Green Party hopeful Adam Ó Ceallaigh said Ireland was capable of coping with increased immigration via Northern Ireland.
May 10, 2024 17:26Shannonside Newsletter
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