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Site secured for Alzheimer's centre in Roscommon
A site has now been secured for the proposed Western Alzheimer's centre at Hawthorne Drive in the town.
Dec 18, 2025 07:47
'A good news story' - Ballagh reacts as plans for more refugees turned down
The Abbeyfield Hotel currently accommodates around 192 refugees - but a planning application was lodged to increase capacity to 310.
Dec 18, 2025 07:38
Leitrim county board calls on GAA to end Allianz sponsorship
Ballinamore Seán O'Heslin's tabled the motion for the annual convention in the Bush Hotel on Wednesday night.
Dec 18, 2025 07:20
Elderly woman (70s) hospitalised after three-car crash in Castlerea
The collision happened this evening in St Patrick's Street.
Dec 17, 2025 20:58
Council turns down plan to extend Ballagh refugee centre
The council has this evening turned down the planning application to extend it.
Dec 17, 2025 18:41
Role of volunteers praised as local theatre receives funding boost
Minister Jerry Buttimer visited Ballinamore today to make the announcement.
Dec 17, 2025 17:37
Roscommon Councillor Says Government Asleep at the Wheel on Housing
Independent Councillor Tom Crosby was speaking after a discussion on housing at this months council meeting.
Dec 17, 2025 17:24
Increase in flu outbreaks on wards in Sligo University Hospital
Visitors with flu-like symptoms urged not to visit.
Dec 17, 2025 17:09
Plans to develop new men's shed in south Roscommon in 2026
Currently, there are over 450 sheds in Ireland, with at least 10,000 men visiting a shed every week.
Dec 17, 2025 14:02
CCPC issues fines to two local businesses for failing to display prices
They're among 13 enforcement actions taken by the CCPC for breaches of consumer protection law nationwide.
Dec 17, 2025 13:49
Local TD repeats calls for implementation of Portiuncula reports
There are five reviews currently ongoing into the care of women and their babies at the hospital.
Dec 17, 2025 13:43
Ballinamore's Island Theatre to benefit from funding in 2026
It gives financial support to not-for-profit community companies and co-operatives to help with the cost of hiring staff.
Dec 17, 2025 13:16
Decision due today on the expansion of EROC in Ballaghaderreen
There are currently 192 people living in the existing facility and they say the maximum number will increase to 310 if the extension gets the go-ahead.
Dec 17, 2025 11:04
Seven reviews into care of women & babies at Portiuncula have been completed
The head of the HSE has told an Oireachtas Committee these have been shared with the families concerned, along with recommendations.
Dec 17, 2025 11:02Shannonside Newsletter
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