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Roscommon County Council to write to Taoiseach over 'downgrading' of maternity services at local hospital
High-risk mothers are no longer seen in the unit, due to concerns over clinical care.
Sep 23, 2025 13:15
County Roscommon missing its targeted number of new houses
The Roscommon County Development Plan said an average of 392 new houses would be needed every year between 2022 and 2028.
Sep 23, 2025 13:11
Death of Leitrim man Liam Farrell to be raised in the Dáil this afternoon
87-year-old Liam Farrell was found dead outside his house in Rooskey nearly six years ago.
Sep 23, 2025 13:07
Independent Ireland TD's to nominate Maria Steen for the presidency
It met today, and says its TDs were impressed by her honesty and candour.
Sep 23, 2025 13:02
New Arts Trail in Roscommon Town vandalised over the weekend
Roscommon County Council say a number of pieces of art have been vandalised, damaged and stolen.
Sep 23, 2025 12:09
Local Minister of State says she'll nominate Maria Steen for Áras bid
Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin says she'll sign a nomination paper for Steen but will give her support to Heather Humphreys.
Sep 23, 2025 09:22
Local councillor calls for retirement villages in Roscommon
The county's ageing population is growing faster than national average
Sep 23, 2025 08:24
Son of Liam Farrell to meet with leading politicians today
The 87-year-old was found dead outside his house in Rooskey nearly six years ago.
Sep 23, 2025 08:20
Project launched to eradicate American mink locally
Backed by the NPWS, the scheme is a joint effort between the Breeding Waders EIP and the National Association of Regional Game Councils.
Sep 22, 2025 17:14
Almost a quarter of Roscommon people living with disability - 'significantly higher' than national average
Almost a third of the county’s population are living in deprivation – also higher than the national average.
Sep 22, 2025 16:50
Frustration over Council's failure to nominate Maria Steen
There were seven votes for, nine votes against, one abstention and one absence.
Sep 22, 2025 16:20
Roscommon council observes minute's silence after death of former councillor's husband
Italian Paolo Roberto, known as Pablo, who lived in Castlecoote, lost his life at the weekend while aged in his 50s.
Sep 22, 2025 15:31
Maria Steen fails to get Leitrim County Council nomination
Sep 22, 2025 14:20Shannonside Newsletter
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