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Heather Humphreys confirms she is seriously considering run for Áras
It follows Mairead McGuinness’s withdrawal from the race on health grounds.
Aug 17, 2025 07:37
Call for Health Minister's head over Ballinasloe maternity services
High-risk mothers can no longer be cared for in Portiuncula University Hospital – a decision campaigners want reversed.
Aug 16, 2025 23:00
Funeral arrangements announced for much-loved Mohill resident
21-year-old David O'Callaghan vanished from the car park of St. Joseph's Church in Boyle last Saturday and his body was recovered nearby almost four days later, after a massive search.
Aug 16, 2025 14:45
LISTEN: Mothers speak out as up to 2,000 attend Ballinasloe maternity protest
Several mothers attended the protest and spoke about their opposition to the 'downgrading' of the unit.
Aug 16, 2025 13:59
Special fundraiser in aid of Fibrosis Ireland taking place in Ballintubber
It's part of a wider fundraising effort by the family of local man Brendan Lynch who was diagnosed with the illness last year.
Aug 16, 2025 13:17
LISTEN: Local councillor warns Occupied Territories Bill could have serious economic consequences
The Occupied Territories Bill is a proposed law that would ban trade between Ireland and Israel's illegal settlements in the West Bank.
Aug 16, 2025 12:38
Gardaí seeking help to locate missing teenager from Mullingar
Anyone with information is being asked to contact Gardaí.
Aug 16, 2025 09:38
53rd Roscommon Agriculture Show to kick off today
Judging commences at 10am and there are a variety of competitions taking place.
Aug 16, 2025 09:06
Hundreds expected to attend protest over Portiuncula maternity services
The HSE says no high-risk mothers can have their babies in Portiuncula University Hospital, in the long-term.
Aug 16, 2025 08:25
'Great progress' made at Trump-Putin summit despite no ceasefire deal
Donald Trump met the Russian president for talks in Alaska, to discuss a possible plan for peace.
Aug 16, 2025 08:15
Local area bearing the brunt of pub closures
The VFI are calling on the goverment to introduce a number of measures to help those at a local level.
Aug 15, 2025 17:38
Event to commemorate John Joe McGirl to take place on Saturday
It starts from The Square at 8 o'clock and makes its way down to the McGirl monument at the other end of the town.
Aug 15, 2025 17:01
Athlone Castle to host National Heritage Week event
National Heritage Week has become one of Ireland’s largest cultural events,
Aug 15, 2025 16:26Shannonside Newsletter
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