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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 17:23
Median annual earnings for people in the region just above €41,000 in 2024
Nationally, Dublin had the highest median earnings at €49,224, followed by Kildare at €48,431.
Oct 2, 2025 17:20
Concerns raised over future of rural transport following metro approval
It's felt that money would be best spent in areas such as local link and other transport initiatives across the region.
Oct 2, 2025 14:02
Roscommon TD raises lack of domestic violence refuge in the county
Sinn Féin's Claire Kerrane raised the issue with Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan in the Dáil this week.
Oct 2, 2025 13:58
Longford councillor says county remains 'poor relation' when it comes to healthcare
Her comments come after the HSE confirmed an ophthalmologist would be seeing both adult and paediatric patients just one day each per week.
Oct 2, 2025 13:53Shannonside Newsletter
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