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SNAs from several Roscommon schools to protest this afternoon
A demonstration is taking place in Castlerea at 2 o'clock and in Roscommon town at 3.30.
Feb 25, 2026 13:15
Five people on Longford council waiting list for over 14 years
Across Co Longford, 322 applicants have been on the waiting list for more than three years, 76 for five to seven years, 113 for seven to ten years, and 56 for more than a decade.
Feb 25, 2026 13:08
Almost 2,700 assaults on local HSE staff last year
According to freedom of information, files, it's a slight increase on 2024.
Feb 25, 2026 13:05
Taoiseach defends garda numbers in Longford, amid concern over recent violence
Two men were seriously injured in a double-stabbing in Longford town earlier this month.
Feb 25, 2026 10:13
€1.5m allocated for upgrading rural roads in Shannonside region
Rural Development Minister Dara Calleary has allocated €17.5 million for Local Improvement Schemes throughout the country.
Feb 25, 2026 09:32
Urgent drainage works needed on two Leitrim rivers, says councillor
Recent periods of incessant rainfall and the impact of storms have seen water levels in the Cloone River and the nearby Little River rise significantly.
Feb 25, 2026 07:45
Old Ballygar health centre to be demolished, HSE confirms
The centre was destroyed in a fire in 2021 with the front part of the building completely gutted.
Feb 25, 2026 07:41
'Save Our SNAs' protests in Co Roscommon today
A demonstration will take place in Roscommon town at 3.30pm and in Castlerea at 2pm.
Feb 25, 2026 07:24
Shock and sadness in local community following crash
It happened at Rusheen in Riverstown at around 20 past nine this morning.
Feb 24, 2026 18:07
County Leitrim native elected as new DCU Student Union President
Ms McBride topped the poll, with 1,551 first preference votes and was elected on the first count.
Feb 24, 2026 17:55
Bishop Doran condemns the 'evil' of the Ukraine war, on 4th anniversary
He says they'd much prefer to be at home with their own people.
Feb 24, 2026 17:38
Concern raised about damaged telecom wires in Co. Roscommon
While broadband services were restored quickly, it's believed the physical infrastructure has not been fully repaired in many rural areas.
Feb 24, 2026 17:34
Man dies in county Sligo crash
The two-vehicle collision occurred in the Rusheen area of Riverstown.
Feb 24, 2026 15:20
Crowds fill Carrick streets for Fair Trade Parade
Community groups, local businesses and schoolchildren turned out in force to celebrate the town’s commitment to ethical trade.
Feb 24, 2026 14:16Shannonside Newsletter
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