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Decision on multi-million euro development in Tarmonbarry due next week
The plans lodged by Tom Crosby include a restaurant, retail units and housing.
Jun 7, 2026 12:15
Footfall down in Frenchpark since opening of new N5 project
A 7km section of the major road project was opened by Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien earlier this year.
Jun 7, 2026 09:17
13 derelict site compulsory purchase orders issued locally since 2021
The figures have been published as part of an RTÉ Investigates report into dereliction and how it is being managed.
Jun 7, 2026 08:55
Social Democrats reach record high in opinion polls
The Social Democrats has reached a record high in the latest Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks opinion poll.
Jun 7, 2026 08:12
Junior Transport Minister to officially open new cycleway in north Longford
Sean Canney will cut the ribbon on the Active Travel Scheme in Granard, from Market Street to Barrack Lane.
Jun 6, 2026 13:16
Athlone's first-ever Pride Parade to take place today
It's seen as a significant moment for the local LGBTQ+ community and their supporters.
Jun 6, 2026 11:06
Cruinniú na nÓg activities to kick off across the Shannonside region today
Lego making is one of the highlights in Co Longford, where a sculpture of St Mel's Cathedral will be unveiled.
Jun 6, 2026 10:10
Free electrical waste collection taking place in Strokestown today
The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland and Roscommon County Council, will take place at The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown.
Jun 6, 2026 09:07
Four in ten parents of children in religious schools prefer multi-denominational approach
Educate Together says that level of demand could support more than 12-hundred multi-denominational primary schools nationwide, yet there are currently just 155.
Jun 6, 2026 08:30
Locals invited to open evening of new Ballaghaderreen childcare facility
The facility is located in The Shambles, across the road from St Nathy's College.
Jun 6, 2026 08:16
TII taken to task over school speeding
One car was clocked at 102 km per hour in the 50 km per zone while children were alighting from the school bus.
Jun 5, 2026 17:15
Local childcare costs remain high
The figures come as part of a parliamentary question from Kildare North TD Aidan Farrelly to Minister for Children, Norma Foley.
Jun 5, 2026 17:11
Investigations continue into Athlone arson attack
No injuries have been reported and no arrests have been made.
Jun 5, 2026 17:09
County Roscommon primary school to close
The Board of Management said earlier this year it must enrol another ten students in order to keep the doors open.
Jun 5, 2026 17:07Shannonside Newsletter
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