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100 properties in west Roscommon still without power
Almost 3,500 ESB customers in the Shannonside region lost supply almost 24 hours ago due to the high winds.
Aug 5, 2025 08:45
Man (30s) dies in crash in Co Offaly
The single-vehicle collision happened at Ballina Cross, Annaharvey near Tullamore just before midnight last night.
Aug 5, 2025 08:15
Over 17,000 local kids to get free school meals
Minister Dara Calleary says all primary schools will be covered by the Hot School Meals Scheme, by the end of the year.
Aug 5, 2025 07:21
'Making a joke of the law' - over 1,000 local crimes by people on bail
There were 628 in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo - along with 457 in Leitrim and Sligo.
Aug 5, 2025 07:17
Swifts in Ireland face decline, warns Longford conservationist
Larry Mitchell from Swift Conservation Ireland says there is growing concern these birds are no longer nesting and breeding in the region.
Aug 4, 2025 13:59
Retention planning approved for extension at Monksland pharmaceutical facility
Novo Nordisk Production Ireland Ltd had applied for the retention of five existing buildings comprising of a single storey extension to their laboratory building.
Aug 4, 2025 13:44
Castlerea Agricultural Show underway this Bank Holiday Monday
Organisers have confirmed the event is open and shaping up to be a great day, despite some uncertainty due to the weather.
Aug 4, 2025 12:17
New occupational therapy programme launched for Roscommon and Galway
The programme is called POTTS which is a telehealth service.
Aug 4, 2025 11:20
Over 3,400 without power across Shannonside Region following Storm Floris
Outages are affecting 1,777 customers in Ballaghaderreen, 822 in Boyle, 818 in Longford, and 64 in Arigna.
Aug 4, 2025 09:34
Graves of 84 children still missing at former Glenamaddy institution
It comes in the wake of the exhumation at the Tuam Mother and baby home, where it's thought 796 babies and infant's remains are located.
Aug 4, 2025 08:15
PODCAST: Roscommon campaigners walk over 100 miles for Palestine
The walk is due to finish next Saturday, August 9th.
Aug 3, 2025 19:52
Two people hospitalised after serious crash in Roscommon
It happened at Ballinaboy, Kilteevan, at around 3.45 this afternoon, when two vehicles collided.
Aug 3, 2025 16:59
Roscommon dog in the running for Nose of Tralee title
Bailey and his owner Ciara Kelly have reached the final of the national competition for pets and are asking for your support.
Aug 3, 2025 14:39
Leitrim under weather warning as Storm Floris brings wind and rain
Met Éireann says the west and north-west will bear the brunt of the storm, with strong gusts and heavy downpours expected.
Aug 3, 2025 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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