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Government's Mercusor u-turn under fire
Earlier today, the majority of MEPs voted for it be referred to the European Court of Justice in the European Parliament.
Jan 21, 2026 17:04
Farming Rathcroghan Project to cease operations
The announcement follows a recent meeting of Farming Rathcroghan Project’s Board of Management, at which all potential funding operations were considered.
Jan 21, 2026 15:08
55 admitted patients stranded on trolleys in Sligo hospital
Wednesday's figures show there 55 patients waiting in Sligo University Hospital.
Jan 21, 2026 13:51
No one injured after truck crashes in Roscommon
The single-vehicle collision, involving a truck, occurred in Ballinagare shortly after 10pm last night.
Jan 21, 2026 13:46
The Walk in Roscommon town must be gritted urgently, council told
The Walk in Roscommon town is home to a number of houses, while several companies operate in the locality and it is often used by parents with children in a nearby national school.
Jan 21, 2026 13:42
Staff appointed to run new post office in Boyle
From February 3rd, it will be located in a former cafe and restaurant beside Kelly's Supervalu.
Jan 21, 2026 13:33
Gardaí continue to probe suspected petrol bomb attack in Athlone
The incident happened in the Magazine Avenue area of Battery Heights area of the town in the early hours of last Thursday morning, January 15th.
Jan 21, 2026 13:21
Baptising babies doesn't take their freedom away - Bishop Kevin Doran
In a wide-ranging interview, Bishop Kevin Doran discussed baptisms, falling marriage rates, the future patronage of schools, and Catholic Schools Week.
Jan 21, 2026 13:10
Mercosur trade deal to be referred to European Court of Justice - delaying it by up to two years
The majority of MEPs voted for the move in the European Parliament today.
Jan 21, 2026 12:04
Shannonside sports partnerships allocated almost €1m
Leitrim is getting almost €227,000, with Longford allocated nearly €312,000, and Roscommon getting almost €402,000.
Jan 21, 2026 10:53
Property giant to discuss Athlone masterplan with Roscommon councillors
The Ballymore Group boss wants to turn it into a green city, with a population of 100,000 by 2040.
Jan 21, 2026 09:38
Proposed solution for Strokestown traffic problems rejected
An €8 million upgrade of the town is well under way - with the roundabout currently being reduced in size.
Jan 21, 2026 08:56
Slight majority of MEPs support Mercusor deal
Politico has released a poll showing 319 MEPs support the deal, 301 opposing it, with 92 undecided and undeclared votes.
Jan 21, 2026 07:39
Roscommon council paid back €1.1m in Storm Éowyn costs
Over €1.1 million was spent by the local authority following the freak weather event last January.
Jan 21, 2026 07:25Shannonside Newsletter
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