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Minister for Heritage visiting Co. Longford this afternoon
Minister Christopher O'Sullivan will visit Abbeyshrule Abbey and St. Brendan's Church in Clondra at 2pm.
Jul 3, 2025 11:51
Tributes paid to Tulsk GAA president following his death
Josie Lenehan passed away peacefully in Roscommon Hospice on Tuesday, at the age of 86.
Jul 3, 2025 08:42
Ireland's highest temperature of 2025 recorded in Roscommon
Met Eireann says Mount Dillon hit 29.6C on June 20th.
Jul 3, 2025 07:37
Asylum-seeker accused of raping girl in Athlone sent forward for trial
The 23-year-old man appeared yesterday before Judge Peter White in Athlone District Court.
Jul 3, 2025 07:21
Roscommon coroner issues cocaine warning after it contributes to another man's death
Coroner Brian O’Connor said this is unfortunately another inquest which has come before him in the past month, in which a young man has taken cocaine and alcohol.
Jul 3, 2025 07:16
Local TD calls for increased frequency of Dublin-Sligo train route
The last train to Sligo leaves from Dublin at 7:30pm, which the Sinn Féin TD says is detrimental for people who commute to college or work.
Jul 2, 2025 17:28
Councillor calls for adequate shelter at new bus stop in Carrick-on-Shannon
Sinn Féin Cllr Cormac Flynn says there's also not sufficient signage to assist bus users at the stop.
Jul 2, 2025 17:20
Frenchpark man died instantaneously after tyre explosion, inquest hears
He was welding a wheel rim of a farmyard trailer at around 6.20pm on July 18th of last year, in a shed at his parents' home nearby, when there was an explosion.
Jul 2, 2025 13:16
Over 200 local carers set to benefit from expansion of allowance thresholds
The Carer's Allowance income threshold will rise from €450 to €625 for a single person, and from €900 to €1,250 for carers with a spouse or partner.
Jul 2, 2025 13:15
Local County Boards adopting cashless ticketing approach this year
Leitrim GAA say cash will be accepted at group stage games but for knockout stage games, admission will be by pre-purchased tickets.
Jul 2, 2025 13:08
Two water supplies in the region have elevated level of chemical linked to cancer
They are the North East Regional in Co. Roscommon and the Longford Central supply.
Jul 2, 2025 12:05
Inquest of popular Frenchpark man who died last year to take place today
He was working at his home in the area just under a year ago - on July 18th - when a tragic accident happened.
Jul 2, 2025 11:49
Drumshanbo Green Party rep slams hike in student fees
It comes as the €1,000 fee reduction, which was introduced in recent years due to the cost of living, will expire this year.
Jul 2, 2025 07:22
3pc drop in new car sales in Shannonside region this year
Jul 2, 2025 07:17Shannonside Newsletter
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