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Cold temperatures set to continue locally
A status yellow low temperature-ice warning was issued for county Longford earlier today.
Nov 20, 2025 13:18
Roscommon Leisure Centre will not close, insists council
In its budget document for next year, the council says the sustainability of the facility is a continuous challenge.
Nov 20, 2025 13:15
County Longford issued with a weather warning
The alert is in place from 11pm tonight until 8am tomorrow morning.
Nov 20, 2025 10:26
King House and Boyle library closed, as criminality causes oil spill
The matter has been referred to An Garda Síochána for investigation.
Nov 20, 2025 09:22
'Incredible' - widespread illegal access to antibiotics in Brazil
In almost every town the Irish Farmers Journal visited, prescription-only antibiotics were bought over the counter in agricultural supply stores.
Nov 20, 2025 09:04
Caution advised on local roads, as freezing temperatures continue
Temperatures look set to remain in the single figures today.
Nov 20, 2025 08:12
'Absolutely ludicrous' to relocate Roscommon's planned sport centre - council boss
Construction is due to start in 2027 on an almost €20 million indoor and outdoor facility in Roscommon town.
Nov 20, 2025 07:57
Drugs seized following Midlands operation
The detections were made as a result of risk profiling and intelligence led operations.
Nov 19, 2025 17:19
Local Minister says she's completely against a proposed EU trade deal
The Mercosur deal would enable items come into the bloc at vastly reduced tariffs - including beef.
Nov 19, 2025 17:13
Roscommon Councillors officially sign off on €86m budget for 2026
Over €32m in this year’s budget has been set aside for road transport and safety, just over €13m for housing and building and around €7m spending for recreation and amenity.
Nov 19, 2025 17:10
Health Minister encouraging Mayo people to use minor injuries unit in Roscommon
A new minor injuries unit will open in Ballina next year.
Nov 19, 2025 16:51
Longford senator pays tribute to Donohoe, as he quits politics
The Fine Gael TD announced his resignation from the Cabinet yesterday, after more than 14 years in the Dáil.
Nov 19, 2025 14:16
LISTEN: Government must have 'liathróidí' to oppose Mercosur deal - Fitzmaurice
The Mercosur deal involves an agreement between the EU and four south American countries - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Nov 19, 2025 14:09
Sligo hospital most overcrowded in Ireland
Sligo University Hospital is by far the busiest in the region and busiest in the country today, with 49 people waiting for bed.
Nov 19, 2025 13:53Shannonside Newsletter
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