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Petrol and diesel prices to be slashed tonight
Ministers are set to sign off on measures that will ultimately cut the cost at the fuel pumps by 17 cent a litre for petrol and 22 cent for diesel.
Mar 24, 2026 08:12
Over 5,000 people on live register in Shannonside region
The Live Register is a monthly CSO survey that counts people under 65 registering for Jobseeker's Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance, or Jobseeker's Pay Related Benefit.
Mar 24, 2026 07:25
Longford villages missing out on high-speed broadband - councillor
Aughnacliffe and Ballinamuck are said to be just two areas with slow speeds.
Mar 24, 2026 07:20
Roscommon survey reveals girls more likely to report mental health issues
It follows a survey which shows one third of 15 and 16-year-olds in Roscommon have self-harmed at least once.
Mar 23, 2026 18:10
Minister confirms rural households to be supported in government fuel measures
A final decision on what to include in a package of measures will be decided this evening before being brought to Cabinet tomorrow morning.
Mar 23, 2026 18:04
Ballymoe's Fr Flanagan clears vital hurdle on path to sainthood
Fr Flanagan was born in Ballymoe, Co Galway, in the Diocese of Elphin, in 1886 and died in 1948.
Mar 23, 2026 15:30
Mercosur deal set to take effect provisionally at the start of May
27,000 people protested against the deal in Athlone in January.
Mar 23, 2026 15:12
Councillor says 'drugs are rife' locally as number of convictions rise
Locally, Roscommon District Court saw the biggest percentage increase last year, with the number of convictions doubling to 26.
Mar 23, 2026 13:42
New research shows Longford is the best county for learner drivers looking to pass their test
Research from 123.ie Insurance has ranked counties based on figures from the Road Safety Authority and the CSO.
Mar 23, 2026 13:35
Minister Dara Calleary launches 2026 Tidy Towns competition in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 13:29
Motorist in Sligo/Leitrim issued penalty points for speeding over the weekend
While conducting speed checks, the roads policing unit found a driver travelling at at 154 kph in a 100 zone.
Mar 23, 2026 13:17
New temporary location identified for Boyle library
The library which was located at King House, has been closed since a major oil spill at the grounds last year.
Mar 23, 2026 13:12
Long-term lease secured for Barley Harbour in Newtowncashel
The development is seen as a major step toward protecting the harbour and enhancing its use for the local community.
Mar 23, 2026 13:00
30 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch figures have been published.
Mar 23, 2026 12:20Shannonside Newsletter
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