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Over 1,000 local students left school without doing Leaving Cert in space of five years
These figures were sought by Independent TD for Dublin Bay North, Barry Heneghan.
May 25, 2026 16:49
Hot spell won't last until bank holiday weekend
People across the Shannonside region are making the most of the warm May sunshine.
May 25, 2026 13:37
Athlone Green City plans will take time to progress - Boxer
Developer Sean Mulryan and Ballymore hope to complete the project by 2040.
May 25, 2026 13:33
€7m overhaul of derelict Ballinamore courthouse to go to planning
A feasibility study previously examined how it could be used for the community - including a John McGahern cultural experience.
May 25, 2026 13:30
Almost 100 children living in IPAS centres in Roscommon
These asylum-seekers are being accommodated in four centres across the county.
May 25, 2026 13:20
Cost of living a big factor in Fianna Fáil's by-election losses - Daly
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 13:17
Roscommon council expected to confirm opposition to big wind farm
An Coimisiun Pleanála will decide whether to give it planning permission, but the council has been asked for their view.
May 25, 2026 13:09
Construction works officially underway at Athlone Castle
OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran attended this mornings launch along with local councillors.
May 25, 2026 11:51
Longford senator backs Martin to continue as Fianna Fáil leader after by-election flops
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 09:18
Temperatures to soar to 27C today as hot spell continues
Temperatures peaked at 24.9C yesterday, with the good weather expected to hang around until at least Wednesday.
May 25, 2026 08:25
Council to look at two-hour parking spaces for Boyle
It costs up to €4.50 a day to park at Boyle train station, but many people are parking all day on nearby streets for free.
May 25, 2026 08:20
New calls for bypass of Ballymahon
The six councillors in the Ballymahon Municipal District are bringing a joint motion forward on the issue to their monthly meeting tomorrow.
May 25, 2026 07:36
Carrigallen Vocational School could finally be set for much-needed extension
The Department of Education has given the green light for Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board to buy a site beside Carrigallen Vocational School.
May 25, 2026 07:21
Seán Kyne wins Galway West bye-election
The Fine Gael candidate overtook Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas on the 11th and final count.
May 24, 2026 19:59Shannonside Newsletter
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