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Progress continues to be made on plans for new sports facility in Longford
A new playground and Skate Park have already opened in the area over the past year.
Sep 29, 2025 11:26
Appeal over serious Westmeath crash
The motorcyclist was taken to the Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore for treatment.
Sep 29, 2025 09:27
100-pupil school in north Roscommon objects to wind farm
Ballyfeeney Green Energy is looking for planning permission for six large wind turbines in the area.
Sep 29, 2025 08:12
Latest homeless figures may not be painting full picture
195 adults were found to be accessing emergency accommodation during the week of 25th to 31st August.
Sep 29, 2025 07:38
New figures show decline in Roads Policing Unit numbers
640 officers are attached to Garda roads policing units nationwide.
Sep 29, 2025 07:36
Around 80 people attend public meeting amid serious concern over north Roscommon wind farm
Ballyfeeney Green Energy has lodged a controversial planning application for six turbines, measuring around 160 metres high, around Ballyfeeney, which is located between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Sep 28, 2025 19:17
Roscommon print business wins European Social Economy Award recognition
Triest Press which is based in Roscommon town, has been in buisness for around 30 years.
Sep 28, 2025 14:47
Westmeath Council in talks to buy former Franciscan Friary in Athlone
The Franciscans left the town in January 2023, ending a presence of nearly 800 years.
Sep 28, 2025 12:19
Further public meetings planned on Ballymahon works
It follows a meeting at Cooney's Hotel which was attended by over 50 people.
Sep 28, 2025 11:51
Public meeting tonight on north Roscommon wind farm plan
Ballyfeeney Green Energy has lodged a controversial planning application for six 'monstrous' turbines around Ballyfeeney, which is located between Scramogue and Kilglass.
Sep 28, 2025 09:43
Motorcyclist seriously injured after collision in Westmeath
The collision with a car happened on Main Street in Rochfortbridge at about 5:30pm yesterday evening.
Sep 28, 2025 08:26
Fisherman recovered off northwest coast named locally
His body was found by a local fishing vessel off Teelin in County Donegal just before 6 o'clock yesterday evening.
Sep 28, 2025 08:21
Longford cllr calls for review of Presidential election nomination process
Just three candidates will be on the ballot paper for next months election, which is the lowest since 1990.
Sep 27, 2025 14:10
Roscommon singer-songwriter to embark on first Irish tour next month
It follows Ballintubber native Arlene's debut appearance at Electric Picnic last month.
Sep 27, 2025 11:28Shannonside Newsletter
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