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Bishop says church re-organisation is a positive move
Bishop of Elphin Kevin Doran was appointed Apostolic Administrator of Achonry Diocese as part of the restructuring this week.
Apr 11, 2024 13:39
75 young people living in Shannonside nursing homes
It includes 18 in Roscommon, 34 in Longford and Westmeath, and 23 in Sligo, Leitrim and west
Apr 11, 2024 13:17
Independent Ireland to run local candidate in Leitrim elections
Local TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the Cavan native's addition to the ticket in Ballinamore.
Apr 11, 2024 13:12
€6m Ballagh school building to be 'prioritised' and could open in 2026
It's to cater for a 35 per cent increase in pupil numbers in St Attracta's National School over the past seven years.
Apr 11, 2024 13:10
Farmers Alliance selects local elections candidate for Carrick
He is aiming to win a seat on Leitrim County Council in the Carrick area, which also includes areas like Mohill.
Apr 11, 2024 11:51
'Big shock' in west Roscommon over major cannabis seizures
The seizures were part of Operation Tara - an enhanced national anti-drugs strategy, which was launched by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris on 2nd July 2021.
Apr 11, 2024 10:12
Strokestown playground shut down over vandalism
Several thousand euro worth of damage has been caused.
Apr 11, 2024 07:45
Some churches may not have weekly Mass in future years - local priest
He says a priest from the Diocese of Achonry hasn’t been ordained in 12 years.
Apr 11, 2024 07:14
Gardai raid another big cannabis growhouse in west Roscommon
Cannabis plants with an estimated street value of €180,000 were seized by investigating Gardaí.
Apr 10, 2024 22:50
EU passes major new migration laws
The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum was approved by MEPs this afternoon.
Apr 10, 2024 18:02
Special European Union event in Athlone tonight
Organised by Fianna Fáil TD and MEP hopeful Barry Cowen, the event will focus on sustainability in Food Production, Energy Security and Protecting the Irish Tax regime.
Apr 10, 2024 17:19
Bishop of Achonry says new appointment is 'bittersweet moment'
In a statement today, the Apostolic Nuncio to Ireland said in time one Bishop will govern both the dioceses of Elphin and Achonry
Apr 10, 2024 16:58
Gardaí praised following discovery of around €700,000 worth of cannabis
They found the drugs - both cannabis herb and cannabis plants - at a property in Loughglynn yesterday afternoon.
Apr 10, 2024 14:07
Local man says repeated power outages in Rooskey are very concerning
A public meeting is taking place in Rooskey Community Centre in the Roscommon village tomorrow night at 7.30pm to discuss the problem.
Apr 10, 2024 14:00Shannonside Newsletter
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