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Tánaiste to meet with Attorney General over Lough Funshinagh flooding
Local senator Eugene Murphy says the situation at Lough Funshinagh has reached crisis point and action must be immediately taken.
Apr 12, 2024 13:40
Rooskey residents express anger over power blackouts at public meeting
Those in attendance said they had been left without electricity for a number of days due to fallen forestry.
Apr 12, 2024 13:32
Overcrowded Castlerea Prison has 35 more inmates than normal limit
There were 375 prisoners in the jail yesterday, which is significantly above its bed capacity of 340.
Apr 12, 2024 13:19
Roscommon council told to buy 37 vacant houses in Ballaghaderreen
Many of the homes in Gleann Ard are derelict and there is widespread illegal dumping.
Apr 12, 2024 13:12
Five people waiting over 17 years for council house in Roscommon
In total, there are 756 people on the social housing waiting list in Co Roscommon.
Apr 12, 2024 13:03
Mullingar children's diabetes service to have nursing support from Monday after short-term breakthrough
Hospital management say a skilled and experienced paediatric diabetes nurse will be available from next Monday, to provide short-term support to parents.
Apr 12, 2024 12:28
Planning for mast in Abbeyshrule upheld by An Bord Pleanála
Vantage Towers Ltd had been successful in their application to erect the 30 metre high lattice tower in May of last year.
Apr 12, 2024 11:15
Busy road closed and families leave homes as south Roscommon flood crisis worsens
Roscommon County Council has confirmed the closure of the R362 from Lysterfield to Curraghboy due to rising water levels at the townland of Coolnageer.
Apr 12, 2024 08:17
Rooskey public meeting hears fury over constant electricity blackouts
Those in attendance expressed anger over ongoing electricity faults caused by fallen forestry in the area.
Apr 12, 2024 07:22
Almost 40 houses unoccupied in rubbish-filled Ballagh estate
Fianna Fáil local elections candidate Aidan Sampey says the estate is a disgrace.
Apr 12, 2024 07:13
Local TDs raise Lough Funshinagh crisis in the Dáil
Deputies Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice addressed Taoiseach Simon Harris following his election.
Apr 11, 2024 18:11
Three appear in court over Roscommon drug seizure
Gardaí raided a property in Loughglynn on Tuesday where they found cannabis herb and cannabis plants.
Apr 11, 2024 17:19
Decision on Athlone student housing due in coming days
Plans call for the construction of a new student housing scheme consisting of 26 apartments.
Apr 11, 2024 17:12
Fine Gael confirm date for Carrick convention
School teacher Maeve Reynolds is the party's sole candidate in Carrick after she was confirmed earlier this week.
Apr 11, 2024 16:51Shannonside Newsletter
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