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Frenchpark fire victim's remains released to family, ahead of funeral next week
Des Deegan's funeral is expected to take place next week.
Jul 31, 2025 13:09
Bridge works to affect local train service this Bank Holiday weekend
Due to the works, bus transfers will be in place between Athlone and Ballyhaunis on all Dublin-Westport services.
Jul 31, 2025 11:03
Ballaghaderreen Library to reopen this afternoon
There's been a temporary library beside SuperValu recently, but that's now closed.
Jul 31, 2025 08:17
Family of Liam Farrell to meet Garda commissioner later today
Drew Harris is meeting Liam Farrell's sons at Garda Headquarters in Dublin.
Jul 31, 2025 08:12
Roscommon councillor says illegal dumping remains a scourge in the county
He says in previous years it cost over €500,000 to tackle illegal dumping once salaries were taken into account.
Jul 30, 2025 18:09
Major fundraiser for Mayo-Roscommon Hospice taking place this weekend
Around 400 vehicles are set to take part in the tractor run with people able to donate on the day or online.
Jul 30, 2025 18:05
Popular south Leitrim pub to close its doors
Jul 30, 2025 18:05
Man in his 70's found dead in a campervan in Co. Leitrim yesterday
His remains were taken to the Mortuary at Sligo University Hospital for a post-mortem examination, the results of which will determine the course of the investigation.
Jul 30, 2025 14:52
Director General says Fleadh could come to Shannonside region
This year's festival gets under way in Wexford town on Sunday and runs until August 10th.
Jul 30, 2025 13:58
Uisce Éireann to start upgrade works in south Longford
Over three miles of water mains will be replaced in Ballymahon.
Jul 30, 2025 13:48
62 dumping fines issued by Roscommon County Council in past 12 months
Waste management costs in relation to littering and illegal dumping ran to over €65,360 during that period.
Jul 30, 2025 13:38
Plans unveiled for large community health facility in Longford town
It would be located at the former Longford Creamery Site on the Connaught Road and would have 47 car-parking spaces.
Jul 30, 2025 13:33
Around 260 people sign petition calling for Leitrim event to be cancelled
The event says it's for those who cherish Irish culture and heritage and are united in celebrating our shared values.
Jul 30, 2025 13:30
Calls for coarse and pike fishing licence fees to be removed on River Suck
It follows a significant drop in interest locally and the impact on the tourism sector in the county.
Jul 30, 2025 13:29Shannonside Newsletter
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