News - Micheál Frain
Planning refused for west Roscommon battery storage system
Grid System Services Ltd had applied for a 10-year permission to develop the facility at Ballyoughter in Ballaghaderreen.
Nov 7, 2025 13:53
Fury in Ballaghaderreen as illegal dumpers wreak havoc
Roscommon County Council says the incident is currently under investigation by its environment department.
Nov 4, 2025 13:20
Funeral of popular Roscommon businessman taking place today
The late JamesTully operated Tully’s Bar in Frenchpark as well as The Fiddlers Elbow, and The Castle Nightclub in Ballaghaderreen.
Oct 23, 2025 07:56
Major road in Co. Roscommon to close for over a week
Diversions will be in place via the N5, R293 and R325 going through Ballaghaderreen and Loughglynn.
Jul 31, 2025 13:38
Fears of a repeat of Gortaganny blaze as red forest fire warning issued
Hundreds of acres of forestry was burned in that fire in May.
Jul 11, 2025 16:09
Mural launched in Ballaghaderreen to mark forty years since abolition of corporal punishment
Corporal punishment was scrapped by then Education Minister John Boland in 1982.
Jul 4, 2025 17:43
Head of local fire station urges public not to burn rubbish on Bonfire Night tonight
Roscommon County Council says it doesn't want to spoil traditions - but is warning the public of the dangers.
Jun 23, 2025 17:19
Junior Minister to open €1m training centre in Ballagh today
The Mechanical and Electrical Training and Assessment Centre is in the Mill Business Park.
Jun 9, 2025 07:21
Today is deadline day for nominations for Waldron's Roscommon council seat
Candidates have until 4pm to lodge their papers with the local authority.
May 15, 2025 07:17
Work to start this year on new skateboard park in Ballaghaderreen
Roscommon County Council says it will go to tender by September and work will begin by December.
Apr 30, 2025 12:42
Roscommon is ideal for a data centre - Frain
Cllr Frain said the relocation of data storage providers would attract large tech companies to Roscommon.
Mar 26, 2025 07:25
New calls for extra gardai in Ballagh after woman robbed yesterday
Her handbag was stolen in Barrack Street at around 7.10 yesterday evening.
Feb 24, 2025 13:17
Appointment of bishop marks hopeful future for St. Nathy's Cathedral
The Diocese of Achonry had been without a bishop for almost a year until Kevin Doran got the job yesterday.
Feb 17, 2025 08:37
Application for expansion of Ballaghaderreen refugee centre deemed "invalid"
Next Week and Company had been looking for planning permission for a two-storey extension to the Abbeyfield Hotel Eroc Centre.
Dec 23, 2024 18:14Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus