News - Claire Kerrane
Hopes for positive future for Ballaghaderreen's eroc centre
Roscommon County Council refused plans to increase its capacity from 192 to to 310 with the creation of 18 new bedrooms.
Dec 18, 2025 13:12
LISTEN: Government must have 'liathróidí' to oppose Mercosur deal - Fitzmaurice
The Mercosur deal involves an agreement between the EU and four south American countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Nov 19, 2025 14:09
Farmers affected by west Roscommon fire may not be eligible for payments
A local TD says the Department of Agriculture has sent some famers in Gorthaganny satellite images of their burnt land.
Sep 24, 2025 13:19
Local TD hopes long-running Ballaghaderreen library saga will soon be over
It's been closed since 2020 and was due to return to service last year following upgrade works at Dillon House.
Jul 18, 2025 17:07
Application for permanent solution to Lough Funshinagh crisis to be lodged by end of year
A temporary system was switched on earlier this year and will be in operation for two years until a permanent solution is in place.
Jul 18, 2025 13:08
Current management to close Durkin's in Ballagh this week
Durkin's will shut on Friday after being run successfully by its present operator for the past five years.
Jul 14, 2025 07:18
62 homeless people in Shannonside region in emergency accommodation
The Department of Housing says it includes 23 in Leitrim, 19 in Longford and 20 in Roscommon.
Jun 30, 2025 07:26
Local TD confirms progress on new psychiatric unit at Roscommon hospital
The existing 22-bed unit in Roscommon Hospital had been slammed by the Mental Health Commission, who believe the premises doesn't meet residents' needs.
Jun 27, 2025 17:13
Local TD raises childcare issues in Boyle raised with Taoiseach
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane was one of a number of local politicians who attended a public meeting last week which discussed the lack of childcare in the town.
Jun 18, 2025 17:32
Ballaghaderreen Library expected to open soon following refurbishment works
The library has been closed since 2020 and was due to reopen late last year following upgrade works at Dillon House.
May 29, 2025 08:30
Taoiseach vows to take action on west Roscommon wild fire
Micheál Martin was responding to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane in the Dáil today, who said the fire in Gortaganny earlier this month was the 'worst ever seen in the county'.
May 28, 2025 17:00
Decision due in August on Roscommon town asylum centre
Noel Whelan applied to An Bord Pleanala for an exemption to house those seeking international protection in April.
May 15, 2025 13:13
Refurbished Ballagh library set to finally reopen later this month
The facility in Dillon House on The Square has been undergoing significant refurbishment.
May 8, 2025 08:43
Over 3,800 local children on waiting lists for essential therapies
Figures from the HSE show that children continue to languish in lists for psychology, occupational, and speech and language therapy services - some for over a year.
Apr 28, 2025 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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