News - Elphin
LISTEN: The wait goes on for 4,000 Shannonside customers still without electricity after storm
Some of the faults aren't expected to be fixed until tomorrow evening.
Dec 10, 2024 13:21
INTERVIEW: Bishop Kevin Doran expects local dioceses to merge within two to four years
Bishop Doran recently held six meetings with parishioners on the issue, including in Strokestown, Castlerea and Athlone.
Nov 11, 2024 07:23
Details released on Achonry and Elphin diocesan amalgamation meetings
Bishop Kevin Doran says a potential name or administrative centre for the new diocese had not yet been discussed in detail.
Nov 8, 2024 17:43
Residents establish petition for extra buses in Roscommon
Some customers are being left stranded at stops further along the route.
Oct 17, 2024 17:37
Close to 100 people in South Roscommon attend meeting with Bishop
Bishop Kevin Doran was addressing a meeting in Monksland last night to discuss the future amalgamation of the dioceses of Achonry and Elphin.
Sep 26, 2024 07:17
LISTEN: Protest rally in Castlerea next week after Roscommon crime spree
It's starting in the Castlerea Mart grounds at 4pm on Sunday, September 29, and will then head down to the Town Square.
Sep 19, 2024 13:50
Burglars made fish fingers during Elphin creche break in
The owner of the creche said while nothing of value was taken, it was forced to close on Monday due to substantial damage.
Sep 17, 2024 16:34
Around 80 people attend first meeting about the merging of Achonry and Elphin
It was hosted by Bishop Kevin Doran, who has led both dioceses since April.
Sep 17, 2024 11:06
Gardaí appeal for witnesses as another Roscommon business broken into
The region has been subject to several break ins targeted at commercial premises in the past number of weeks.
Sep 17, 2024 07:50
LISTEN: Merging of Elphin and Achonry dioceses already a 'done deal', claim parishioners
There are 23 parishes in Achonry, but only five priests under the age of 60.
Sep 17, 2024 00:33
New principal announced for Meán Scoil Mhuire Longford
The popular secondary school in the town centre was founded in 1861 by the Sisters of Mercy and today educates hundreds of students from across the region.
Jul 13, 2024 15:06
LISTEN: Special interview with Boyle priest ahead of 50th anniversary of ordination
A Mass to celebrate his Golden Jubilee takes place on Friday, June 21st, at 7.30pm in St Joseph's Church in the north Roscommon town.
May 22, 2024 16:15
Tributes paid to outgoing Bishop of Achonry ahead of departure to Dublin
As well as being the local Bishop for the past four years, he was also the parish priest of the west Roscommon parish.
May 12, 2024 14:44
Much loved bishop to celebrate his final mass in Ballaghaderreen today
The dioceses of Achonry and Elphin are to merge, with the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, appointed Apostolic Administrator of Achonry.
May 12, 2024 09:17Shannonside Newsletter
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