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Stephen's Day tractor run from Drumshanbo in memory of popular local man
The event has raised thousands of euro for the mental health charity North West Stop in recent years.
Dec 15, 2025 13:31
Christmas Road Safety campaign ramps up in Shannonside region
It's part of a nationwide campaign which runs until January 5th.
Dec 15, 2025 13:24
Man who killed Longford woman in US could be free in 19 years
The vicious killer will be eligible to apply for parole in 2044.
Dec 15, 2025 13:18
International ballooning event to be held in Boyle again in 2026
They'll be taking place in Lough Key Forest Park from September 19th to the 25th.
Dec 15, 2025 10:47
Design team to be in place in March for new psychiatric unit in Roscommon
The state of the current 24-bed unit in Roscommon University Hospital has been regularly criticised by the Mental Health Commission.
Dec 15, 2025 08:44
More recreational facilities to open in Arigna next summer
Dressing rooms, an extended walkway, and a playground are to be built in Arigna.
Dec 15, 2025 07:38
TII refuses to meet councillors in Roscommon over 'accident blackspot'
The local authority wants to talk to them about Scramogue Cross - which councillors claim is an accident blackspot.
Dec 15, 2025 07:21
Roscommon man says family in Sydney shaken after Bondi Beach shooting
At least 12 people have been killed and twenty-nine have been injured, including a child and two police officers.
Dec 14, 2025 16:24
Local campaigners criticise Vatican wedding of Conor McGregor
The initiative, led by Éist, the Zero Tolerance Midlands Campaign Committee, wrote to the Bishop of Meath expressing 'deep disappointment and profound concern'.
Dec 14, 2025 16:11
Over €345,000 allocated to local animal welfare charities
Minister of Agriculture, Martin Heydon says the fund is in recognition of excellent work and the challenges faced by the charities and is the highest ever awarded under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme.
Dec 14, 2025 16:06
Roscommon ambassador says Christmas cards can help tackle rural loneliness
Paddy Joe Burke was speaking during the visit of Minister of State Jennifer Murnane O'Connor to the county earlier this week.
Dec 14, 2025 16:02
State spends almost €2.63 million on Ozempic in Shannonside region
The highest costs were in Longford and Westmeath at almost 1.4 million euro combined.
Dec 14, 2025 13:27
Athlone to join Living City Initiative to tackle dereliction
The Living City Initiative, which is already in place for areas like Cork and Dublin, will now be enacted in Athlone, Sligo, Drogheda, Dundalk and Letterkenny.
Dec 14, 2025 13:12
Sligo University Hospital urges people with flu symptoms not to visit
The facility previously made an appeal this week as flu cases continue to rise sharply in the community.
Dec 14, 2025 12:13Shannonside Newsletter
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