News - Shannonside
Over €6m for housing adaptation grants for Shannonside counties
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, announced the allocations this morning.
Mar 9, 2026 11:00
Local garda numbers have fallen in past decade, new figures reveal
The figures come amid ongoing concerns about resources, recruitment and visibility in rural communities.
Mar 2, 2026 16:09
Carrick's €20m sports campus to go to tender
The Shannonside Recreational Campus will include an athletics track, an AstroTurf pitch, sports arena, and a standard grass pitch.
Mar 2, 2026 12:41
19 commencement notices issued across the region so far this year
That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.
Feb 22, 2026 13:16
Almost 4,300 Ukrainians living in the Shannonside region after fleeing war
North Roscommon has the highest number of people in emergency accommodation.
Feb 20, 2026 07:19
Domestic abuse incidents double in six years in Shannonside region
There were 1.033 in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo in 2018 - rising to 2,161 in 2024.
Feb 18, 2026 07:40
17 local farmers fined for illegal burning of land
It is illegal to burn vegetation on uncultivated land between March 1st and August 31st to protect nesting birds and habitats.
Feb 13, 2026 07:24
Over 3,600 cars failed NCT test across region so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Feb 8, 2026 09:17
Corruption-linked cases against two local gardai adjourned until May
The case was listed for arraignment today, but now won't proceed until May.
Feb 3, 2026 11:43
It could be 2027 before Storm Éowyn clean-up is finished
Among the worst areas was the Shannonside region with some homes, farms and businesses without power for over three weeks.
Jan 22, 2026 14:04
Houses in west Roscommon are cheapest in Ireland
The Castlerea F45 eircode had the lowest median price in the country at €150,000, with a house in the Boyle F52 postcode €175,000.
Jan 22, 2026 13:49
Local Eurovision winner says Ireland's own song contest would be a 'good idea'
Charlie McGettigan has speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound following the announcement the state broadcaster will boycott this year's competition over Israel's participation.
Dec 6, 2025 12:09
15 local schools haven't applied for free meals
All primary schools in the country are now eligible for the scheme.
Dec 1, 2025 13:53
€3m in funding for local recreational projects
The funding provides strategic repair and maintenance of existing facilities together with the development of new recreational infrastructure.
Nov 3, 2025 13:44Shannonside Newsletter
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