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Orange wind warning for Leitrim downgraded as Storm Amy moves away
A man in his 40's died following what's thought to be a weather related incident in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal yesterday afternoon.
Oct 4, 2025 08:28
Roscommon weather alert upgraded to orange
The warning will be in effect until 10pm tonight.
Oct 3, 2025 14:57
Founder of Leitrim distillery wants it to become world-leading brand
Pat Rigney, of the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo, was speaking at a business event in Carrick-on-Shannon today.
Oct 3, 2025 13:59
Local MEP says country isn't prepared for future storms
Independent Ireland's Ciaran Mullooly has been speaking as the entire country is currently under a wind warning until tonight.
Oct 3, 2025 13:50
Storm Amy approaching the Shannonside region this afternoon
County Council workers have pre-deployed sandbags in a number of high risk areas and further sandbags are ready to be deployed if required.
Oct 3, 2025 12:51
Seanad hears calls for the upgrade of the N60 which goes through Castlerea
He says there will be increased traffic on the road once the N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramoge bypass is completed.
Oct 3, 2025 12:34
Enterprise Minister wants VAT reduction for hospitality sector to come in as early as possible
Minister Peter Burke was speaking after a business event in Carrick on Shannon this morning.
Oct 3, 2025 12:29
Uncertainty if catering services will return to local rail services
The travel company says it has a preferred supplier to operate the food and drink carts.
Oct 3, 2025 11:40
Irish language broadcaster and writer Manchán Magan passes away
Born and raised in Dublin, Mr Magan moved to Westmeath in 1997, after purchasing a plot of land in Collinstown.
Oct 3, 2025 08:54
Passengers advised to check with airline prior to flights
Five flights are scheduled to both depart and arrive at Ireland West today.
Oct 3, 2025 07:25
Storm Amy approaching local region
A yellow alert for the entire country comes into effect from midday and will last until midnight.
Oct 3, 2025 07:19
Presidential candidate Heather Humphreys to visit Roscommon
Oct 3, 2025 07:17
Local Cllr says HSE must tackle high level of missed development tests among children
26% of children locally missed the crucial 9-12-month Public Health Nurse check between 2020 and 2024.
Oct 2, 2025 17:26
Health Minister refutes local TD's claims over Portiuncula maternity services report
In July, the HSE confirmed that high-risk mothers can no longer deliver their babies at the facility - and must go to other units.
Oct 2, 2025 17:23Shannonside Newsletter
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