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Minister faces local criticism over support for fracked gas project
The Save Leitrim group says if the Shannon LNG project goes ahead it would have devastating consequences.
Aug 21, 2025 13:15
Co. Roscommon road due to re-open tomorrow after being closed for over a month
The L1829 at Carrowcrin closed in mid-July following damage to the structure of a bridge on the road.
Aug 21, 2025 13:10
Just over 1,700 Leaving Cert students in the region to receive results tomorrow
Round 1 CAO offers will go online next Wednesday while pupils are being reminded they can ask to view their papers and have them re-checked.
Aug 21, 2025 13:05
Local senator welcomes plans to restore catering services on Sligo-Dublin line
The travel company says it's working on funding to restore the catering trolley service on trains.
Aug 21, 2025 13:01
New official parking rates announced in Longford Town
Longford County Council announced the revised parking fees, which will come into effect from Monday, 1st September.
Aug 21, 2025 12:57
Ballaghaderreen's Vincent Roddy to step down as INHFA president
A native of Ballaghaderreen, Roddy was elected as president in 2021 before being re-elected in 2023.
Aug 21, 2025 10:28
Planning permission sought for new creche near Lanesboro
The development would also see a single-story side extension, a new playground and on site car parking.
Aug 21, 2025 07:42
Memorial bench vandalised in Castlerea
The Castlerea.ie Facebook page say "they are really disappointed to see that the beautiful stone memorial bench in the Demesne has been vandalised."
Aug 21, 2025 07:38
Funeral of popular Co. Roscommon man to take place today
He was well-known in agricultural circles and a regular at shows across the country.
Aug 21, 2025 07:18
Local councillor 'surprised' no fines were issued for parking on footpaths
Data gathered by Vision Ireland show that Roscommon was the only local authority not to issue a fine for the offence last year.
Aug 20, 2025 18:03
'First of its kind' community park opens in Elphin
The Palace Neighbour Wood Park is situated opposite Elphin Windmill and features wildlife habitats and walking trails.
Aug 20, 2025 16:53
Free hazard waste collection to take place in Longford
It's taking place from 10am to 2pm at Pearse Park this Saturday.
Aug 20, 2025 16:51
Just two fines handed out in the region last year for dog fouling
Data gathered by Vision Ireland show that Roscommon County Council handed two fines out for the offence in 2024 whilst no fines were issued in Longford and Leitrim.
Aug 20, 2025 14:41
Government urged to intervene in school secretaries dispute
The action, which coincides with the beginning of the school term, is being held by the Trade Union Fórsa.
Aug 20, 2025 13:13Shannonside Newsletter
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