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More local parishes to be 'clustered' due to priests retiring next year
Bishop Paul Connell says a lot of the existing priests are ageing:
Aug 13, 2025 13:10
Major search in Carrick today for missing Mohill resident
Searches are also taking place in Dromod, Rooskey, Cootehall and Knockvicar.
Aug 13, 2025 11:59
Roscommon councillor calls for government support for local festivals
Many festivals have taken place in the Shannonside region in recent weeks including the Castlerea Rose Festival and Boyle Arts Festival.
Aug 13, 2025 11:13
Bus Éireann issue statement over cutting of local stops
Earlier this week. it was confirmed that "low demand stops" such as Dromod and Roosky will no longer be served "to improve journey times." from August 24th.
Aug 13, 2025 10:52
Around 150,000 people expected to attend Knock Novena
Fr Kevin Kiernan, from the Capuchin Day Centre in Dublin, is the guest speaker during at 3 o'clock and 8 o'clock Masses today.
Aug 13, 2025 08:22
Over 400 people stranded on waiting lists in Tullamore hospital
253 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation, according to the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
Aug 13, 2025 08:14
New timetable changes sees local bus stops cut
The provider confirmed earlier this week that "low demand stops" will no longer be served "to improve journey times."
Aug 12, 2025 16:18
Drones used in search for missing Mohill man in Longford
David O'Callaghan, 21, was last seen in Boyle last Saturday evening around 5pm.
Aug 12, 2025 15:47
Over €340,000 for local sports and community initiatives
It is part of more than €4 million in Dormant Accounts Funding.
Aug 12, 2025 15:35
Local area set to benefit from prolonged dry spell
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each been hit with mixed spells recently with a number of areas hit with rain.
Aug 12, 2025 13:47
Boyle resident is guest speaker in Knock Novena, which starts tomorrow
Ita Lohan will speak on Friday about prison life - she's the former chaplain of Castlerea Prison and current chaplain in Loughan House in Cavan.
Aug 12, 2025 13:43
Almost 300 people stranded on waiting lists in Roscommon University Hospital for over a year
174 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation, according to the National Treatment Purchase Fund.
Aug 12, 2025 13:11
Former bar and nightclub in Mohill set to be transformed into 14 houses
Leitrim County Council has granted Kevin Gordon planning permission for the development on Hill Street.
Aug 12, 2025 13:03
Roscommon man continues swimming the River Shannon today for charity
He's fundraising for the charity 'North West Stop,' which provides counselling to people affected by mental health or emotional challenges.
Aug 12, 2025 11:40Shannonside Newsletter
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