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Connolly leads Humphreys by 11 percentage points in presidential poll
The latest Business Post Red C poll shows Connolly on 36 per cent, with Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys on 25 per cent and Jim Gavin, who pulled out of the contest, on 12 per cent.
Oct 12, 2025 05:52
Gardaí seize drugs at domestic residences in Co. Roscommon
No arrests have been made
Oct 11, 2025 12:06
Senator says emergency should be declared in Roscommon to deal with powercuts
The Fine Gael man says 768,000 customers in Ireland also had powercuts during Storm Eowyn in January.
Oct 11, 2025 11:15
Longford man climbing Croagh Patrick today for charity
Féileacán is a charity that provides vital support to bereaved parents and families.
Oct 11, 2025 09:15
Investigation continues into alleged assault in Athlone
No arrests have been made and Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Oct 11, 2025 08:52
Trump says Israeli hostages will be returned to their families on Monday
He's been thanked by a senior Hamas official for his part in negotiations towards a peace deal in the war-torn region.
Oct 11, 2025 08:22
Local resident calls for joint-up thinking on bog rewetting projects
At a meeting in Ballyleague this morning, a number of people warned that rising water levels are threatening valuable farmland and property in the Mountdillon area.
Oct 10, 2025 17:57
Roscommon councillor welcomes €1 million boost to repurpose vacant sites
The allocation was announced this morning under the Rural and Regeneration Development Fund.
Oct 10, 2025 17:17
Water supply disruption reported locally this afternoon
Uisce Eireann say repair works are underway and are expected to be complete by 7pm this evening.
Oct 10, 2025 15:33
Much-anticipated local greenway project moves to the next stage
While consultation will continue with landowners and other members of the public, it's hoped a preferred corridor can be published soon.
Oct 10, 2025 13:33
OPW Minister meets with landowners in Ballyleague over flooding concerns
Bord na Móna insists its rewetting works are not to blame, citing recent heavy rainfall as the main cause of flooding.
Oct 10, 2025 13:23
Local Councillor praises major tourist attraction in Longford
Center Parcs in Ballymahon brings in almost €2m each week.
Oct 10, 2025 13:18
Almost €1m earmarked for the repurposing of vacant sites across Roscommon
The allocation was announced this morning under the Rural and Regeneration Development Fund.
Oct 10, 2025 13:13
Ming expresses sympathy towards Jim Gavin following his withdrawal from election race
It now leaves Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Independent Catherine Connolly as the only candidates left in the running.
Oct 10, 2025 13:11Shannonside Newsletter
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