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Local TD urging state to be considerate with unqualified elderly drivers
From November, new rules will require unqualified drivers seeking a third or subsequent permit to do the entire learning process again - if a test has not been taken within the previous two years.
Feb 8, 2026 08:53
People Before Profit urging Taoiseach not to meet with Donald Trump
Micheál Martin is planning to visit President Trump at the White House on St. Patrick's Day.
Feb 8, 2026 08:08
LISTEN: 'A role model who died doing what he loved' - army captain's sisters pay moving tribute at his Roscommon funeral
Gilbert Muldowney’s funeral Mass took place in St Attracta’s Church in Ballinameen this afternoon.
Feb 7, 2026 15:21
More than 500 applications for retention permission submitted locally since 2024
An investigation by the Irish Independent on the "build first, ask for permission later" culture revealed more than half of all retention applications lodged since January 2024 have been approved by local authorities across the country.
Feb 7, 2026 13:26
13 suppliers providing hot school meals in Co. Roscommon
The scheme has been available to all primary schools since September.
Feb 7, 2026 11:23
Roscommon nurse completes 23,000km charity cycle to Sydney
The Rossie to Aussie Cycle is in aid of Mayo Roscommon Hospice and North West STOP.
Feb 7, 2026 08:37
British Army officer who died in live fire training incident to be laid to rest in Co. Roscommon today
During his time at Elphin Community College, he was named Head Student.
Feb 7, 2026 08:27
Taoiseach accepts invitation to visit White House on St. Patrick's Day
Micheál Martin last night confirmed he received a formal invitation from US President Donald Trump yesterday.
Feb 7, 2026 08:09
Longford man jailed for two years for assaulting train ticket inspector
Feb 6, 2026 19:53
Longford Councillor says the county needs more Gardaí
Fianna Fáil's Seamus Butler has been speaking after no new Gardaí have been allocated for Roscommon-Longford from the newest batch of graduates.
Feb 6, 2026 16:13
Roscommon coroner pays glowing tribute to his late mother
Nancy O’Connor was a popular woman who lived on the Convent Road in Ballaghaderreen for many years.
Feb 6, 2026 14:45
Man hospitalised after crash between Carrick and Boyle
Two cars collided on the N4 near the Cootehall turn at around 12.20 this afternoon.
Feb 6, 2026 14:34
Bishop of Ardagh & Clonmacnoise defends decision to ban practice of reposing in churches
The decision has been met with disappointment from both parishioners and public representatives.
Feb 6, 2026 13:41
Government criticised for failing to properly resource social housing audits in Longford
It comes as figures show just 1.72% of social homes in the county have been audited by the local authority.
Feb 6, 2026 13:37Shannonside Newsletter
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