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Roscommon Cllr calls for report from ESB on response since Storm Éowyn
Sinn Féin Councillor Leah Cull is bringing forward a motion to next weeks Roscommon County Council meeting, asking the local authority to write to the ESB.
Nov 21, 2025 13:35
13 dog attacks recorded in the Shannonside region last year
The figures were revealed by the Department of Agriculture this week.
Nov 21, 2025 13:32
Roscommon Senator says number of illegally imported vapes being sold
He says this is unfair on legitimate retailers - and could be harmful to people's health.
Nov 21, 2025 11:44
Local Government Minister in Longford for 'women in politics' event
See Her Elected is launching a guidebook for women considering running in the local elections in 2029.
Nov 21, 2025 08:49
Street lights badly needed in west Roscommon village - Holland
The need for lighting in Lisacul was first raised by the late councillor Anthony Waldron but no progress has been made since he passed away earlier this year.
Nov 21, 2025 08:21
€1.5m: Cost revealed for reopening Castlerea fire station
The station has been closed since 2017, with fire cover provided by other stations.
Nov 21, 2025 08:08
Roscommon set for Christmas lights switch-on
The Christmas Lights committee says they won't be cutting down natural trees from now on.
Nov 20, 2025 17:14
Calls for works on south Roscommon road
He wants two dangerous bends removed at Cam and Brideswell and safety measures to be put in place.
Nov 20, 2025 17:07
Local Senator taken to task over greyhound comments
Stadium management cited falling attendances and rising insurance costs for the closure in August 2019.
Nov 20, 2025 17:05
Mobile Garda station deployed to Roscommon villages
Inspector David Cryan says An Garda Síochána are conscious of the need to be proactive in rural towns and villages.
Nov 20, 2025 13:29
'Criminal incidents' at Boyle mansion condemned
Roscommon County Council says there has been a major oil spill on the grounds of King House after 'criminal incidents'.
Nov 20, 2025 13:25
Overcrowding continues at local hospital
Nationally, there were 352 patients waiting for a bed in hospitals today.
Nov 20, 2025 13:22
Students with additional needs to be given extra time
It comes as part of the RACE scheme, which does not require a diagnosis and provides accommodations based on a needs basis.
Nov 20, 2025 13:21
Athlone woman elected as SIPTU's new honorary Vice-President
Annette Donlon, who works as a litter warden with Roscommon County Council, was elected by delegates at the union's conference last week.
Nov 20, 2025 13:21Shannonside Newsletter
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