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Emergency services attending N4 crash
The collision occurred a short time ago on the N4 close to Newtownforbes.
Feb 9, 2026 17:35
Valentine's Day spending reveals strong sales locally
Over half a million euro was spent on flowers alone on February 13th 2025.
Feb 9, 2026 13:47
Roscommon solar farm given the green light
Elgin Energy Services looked for planning permission for this solar farm on a 93-acre site just off the Boyle Road in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Feb 9, 2026 13:41
New Ballaghaderreen park welcomed locally
The project will also include outdoor exercise equipment, benches, and seating areas.
Feb 9, 2026 13:38
No plans to bypass Dromod train station
Leitrim County Council previously wrote to the transport provider requesting it outline its plans for smaller station
Feb 9, 2026 13:36
Local TD calls for tougher bail laws
Over 800 crimes were committed by people on bail in the Shannonside region last year.
Feb 9, 2026 13:33
Three local patients with 'complex needs' sent to the UK for treatment
St Andrew's is a British charity that specialises in mental healthcare for patients with complex and challenging needs.
Feb 9, 2026 12:37
New first responders' group established in south Roscommon
The South Roscommon First Responders is the first of its kind in the county and will cover a 10 kilometre radius.
Feb 9, 2026 11:31
Ireland lost 300 primary school classrooms in a year due to abortion - Bishop Kevin Doran
He cited official figures showing 10,852 babies were aborted in Ireland in 2024.
Feb 9, 2026 08:12
Construction work to start in March on Ballaghaderreen park
A proposal for a new children's play area and skate park at the Plots Town Park will be going to construction next month.
Feb 9, 2026 07:19
Over 800 local crimes committed by people on bail in 2025
New figures have been released by Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan.
Feb 9, 2026 07:16
Public information events on redesign plans in Co. Longford to be held next week
A Town Centre First Information event will take place at Ballymahon Library on Wednesday next.
Feb 8, 2026 14:20
Athlone Chamber CEO backs plans to turn town into 'green city'
They hope to turn Athlone into a green city by 2040 but say the Government now need to fully back the plan.
Feb 8, 2026 12:27
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 09:17Shannonside Newsletter
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