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Two men arrested following Athlone drugs bust
As part of a routine checkpoint on the Dublin Road in the town on Monday. Gardaí stopped a car.
Oct 9, 2025 11:34
Reports of animal mistreatment on local train service
In a statement, Irish Rail apologised to customers "who experienced any distress during their journey" on the 5pm service last Sunday.
Oct 9, 2025 11:15
Pollution fears from Mohill wastewater plant - EPA
There's a plan to upgrade Mohill's plant by 2030.
Oct 9, 2025 08:36
Funeral of much-loved Kilglass GAA stalwart taking place today
Padraig Nugent, from Kilglass, was aged in his 50s and was a stalwart of Kilglass Gaels GAA club.
Oct 9, 2025 07:41
Deal agreed by Israel and Hamas, as hopes war ending
The ceasefire deal will see the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, and Israeli troops will withdraw to an agreed position.
Oct 9, 2025 07:37
Roscommon house prices rising at highest rate in Ireland
They rose by €27,500, according to MyHome.ie
Oct 9, 2025 07:22
'Major breakthrough' in Liam Farrell case as minister deems death 'suspicious'
The 87-year-old was found dead outside his house in Rooskey in January 2020, with his body bruised and bloodied.
Oct 8, 2025 21:47
Large power outage in Co. Roscommon this evening
According to the ESB's powercheck.ie, 467 customers in the Tulsk area are affected by the outage.
Oct 8, 2025 17:59
Family of Leitrim man Liam Farrell meeting Justice Minister this evening
The 87-year-old was found dead outside his house in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Oct 8, 2025 17:25
Fears allayed over funding allocation for beef welfare scheme
An overall additional €170 million has been secured for the Department of Agriculture, bringing it's total vote to over €2.3 billion.
Oct 8, 2025 17:05
Public meeting to take place in South Roscommon to discuss farming project
The project aims to support farmers in protecting and enhancing distinctive local habitats such as karst limestone grasslands, turloughs, eskers, hazel woodlands, and stone walls.
Oct 8, 2025 17:01
Leitrim councillor renews call for cantilever bridge in Rooskey
He's seeking an update from the National Transport Authority.
Oct 8, 2025 13:34
'Boxer' welcomes Athlone's Living City status
It's one of five towns included alongside Drogheda, Dundalk, Letterkenny and Sligo.
Oct 8, 2025 13:31
Longford councillor says minimum wage increase 'too big' for businesses
The minimum wage is set go up by 65c to €14.15 per hour.
Oct 8, 2025 13:25Shannonside Newsletter
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