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Figures show sharp rise in local property prices
The Central Statistics Office have published their latest figures.
Mar 18, 2026 13:35
Apartment development earmarked for disused chapel
Saint Michael’s Chapel in Newtownforbes has stood empty for roughly 20 years.
Mar 18, 2026 11:19
Almost 50 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO has published it's latest Trolley Watch report.
Mar 18, 2026 11:15
Carrick set for national TidyTowns launch
Carrick-on-Shannon was crowned Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025.
Mar 18, 2026 07:51
Construction set to begin on south Roscommon solar farm
The project is due to be operational by 2028.
Mar 18, 2026 07:27
Driver hospitalised after four-vehicle crash in Carrick
Three cars and a van collided on the Leitrim Road at around 1.30pm on St Patrick's Day.
Mar 18, 2026 06:05
Local council delegations celebrate Patrick's Day in New York
Cathaoirleach Liam Callaghan and chief executive Shane Tiernan were among those to represent Roscommon County Council.
Mar 17, 2026 19:41
WATCH: Funny reference to Boyle's Aldi controversy in St Patrick's Day parade
A golf buggy had a sign that read: 'Can't PLAN anything in this OFFALY bad weather.'
Mar 17, 2026 18:01
WATCH: Hundreds attend Carrick's St Patrick's Day Parade as 'winning teams' celebrated
The major event, held in rainy conditions, was led by grand marshal Kathleen Coleman, a founding member of Carrick-on-Shannon Tidy Towns, who won the overall competition for the first time in history last year.
Mar 17, 2026 14:34
Local councillor reminds public to keep streets clean this St Patrick's Day
Councillor Gary Prior recently highlighted the impact of illegal dumping on towns and villages across Co. Leitrim.
Mar 17, 2026 13:17
Irish Heart Foundation mobile unit to visit Co. Longford this week
Members of the public will have the chance to have their blood pressure and pulse checked on the day.
Mar 17, 2026 12:30
Work of volunteers to be celebrated at Carrick-on-Shannon parade
It follows the town being crowned overall winner of Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025.
Mar 17, 2026 11:19
Every St. Patrick's Day parade happening in your area
Communities have been busy adding finishing touches to their floats, with over a hundred set to drive through the streets of Longford, Roscommon, and Leitrim throughout the day.
Mar 17, 2026 09:19
Tánaiste says new savings scheme to be modelled off UK and Swedish initiatives
The Finance Minister, Simon Harris, is bringing forward measures to encourage people to save and invest their money.
Mar 17, 2026 08:22Shannonside Newsletter
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