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Local flu-related hospital admissions double in a week
There were 163 patients admitted last week - compared to 87 the week before.
Dec 9, 2025 17:35
EU Votes to Extend Ireland's Nitrates Derogation
The current derogation was due to expire at the end of the month.
Dec 9, 2025 17:31
2,500 Without Power in Shannonside Region
The outage comes as a result of the strong winds of Storm Bram, with the entire Shannonside region under an orange wind weather warning until this evening
Dec 9, 2025 16:52
585 Patients Waiting on Hospital Trolleys Nationwide as Pressure Mounts on Emergency Departments
396 are waiting in Emergency Departments , while 189 are in wards elsewhere in the hospital.
Dec 9, 2025 13:34
Ireland's Nitrates Derogation secured until 2029, says Minister
Local MEP Ciaran Mullooly, however, says continued uncertainty is unfair on farmers.
Dec 9, 2025 13:28
Positive response to N61 public consultation in Roscommon
The proposed works would include the closure of junctions close to St John's Cemetery.
Dec 9, 2025 13:22
Storm Bram causing disruption in the Shannonside region this afternoon
Earlier today it was confirmed that a number of schools in the Shannonside region would be closed.
Dec 9, 2025 13:14
King House in Boyle set to reopen this Saturday
Roscommon County Council announced the closure of the building including Boyle Library following the incident last month.
Dec 9, 2025 13:08
Roscommon Gardaí advise public to be aware of bogus callers
It follows reports of suspicious activity in the north of the county over the weekend.
Dec 9, 2025 12:25
Number of local schools closed today due to Storm Bram
Leitrim, Roscommon and Longford will be under an orange wind warning from 11am.
Dec 9, 2025 08:20
Shannonside region braced for arrival of Storm Bram today
Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon will be under a status orange wind warning from 11 o'clock this morning
Dec 9, 2025 07:29
HSA notified following death of a man at a Longford Town Sports Facility
A post-mortem examination will take place in due course, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation.
Dec 9, 2025 07:24
Entire Shannonside region hit with orange weather warnings
Power cuts and difficult driving conditions are expected.
Dec 8, 2025 21:30
Calls to halt livestock moves amid growing bluetongue crisis
More than 40 confirmed cases were found in the Bangor area last week.
Dec 8, 2025 17:53Shannonside Newsletter
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