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South Roscommon school moves closer to commencing major building project
Brideswell National School had previously sought permission for the conversion of its existing three-classroom building into a two-classroom Special Education Needs base.
Jun 30, 2025 13:50
Drop in the level of compliance at Department of Psychiatry in Roscommon Hospital
The Mental Health Commission has just published it's annual report for 2024.
Jun 30, 2025 13:44
Over 350 people in the region caught not wearing seatbelts while driving last year
New figures show that just under 300 drivers in the Roscommon/Longford/Mayo Garda Division were caught not wearing seatbelts in 2024.
Jun 30, 2025 13:36
Senator confirms new playground in Longford Town to officially open in coming weeks
Significant works have been taking place at the former Longford Greyhound track since Christmas.
Jun 30, 2025 11:39
Green light for anti-crime taskforces in Shannonside region
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan has signed regulations that will allow community safety partnerships to be set up around the country.
Jun 30, 2025 08:13
Plans lodged for more tourist accommodation at Leitrim village
Drumhierney Lodge has applied to Leitrim County Council to construct twelve 1-bed chalets in lieu of seven previously granted units.
Jun 30, 2025 07:34
62 homeless people in Shannonside region in emergency accommodation
The Department of Housing says it includes 23 in Leitrim, 19 in Longford and 20 in Roscommon.
Jun 30, 2025 07:26
Permission granted to replace ATM at Bank of Ireland in Boyle
The bank had submitted an application to Roscommon County Council for the replacement of its ATM on Main Street in Boyle.
Jun 29, 2025 13:31
Calls grow for Neuro-Rehabilitation Team in Sligo-Leitrim
The group says the North West is one of four regions still waiting for funding promised under a 2019 national framework.
Jun 29, 2025 13:21
Night & Day Festival concludes today at Lough Key Forest Park
After two days of live performances and family-friendly activities, the final day features even more shows across multiple stages.
Jun 29, 2025 12:44
Former Roscommon councillor welcomes redevelopment plan for former barracks
Submissions are currently open in relation to a major development at Edenville House in Roscommon town.
Jun 29, 2025 11:43
Funding opens for landowners at World Heritage Royal Site in Roscommon
A €300,000 pilot scheme is now open for applications for landowners within Rathcroghan Mound near Tulsk.
Jun 29, 2025 09:42
HSE to sell Ballygar Health Centre amid community demand for reuse
The centre was destroyed in a fire in 2021 with the front part of the building completely gutted.
Jun 29, 2025 08:56
Funding cut delays 3,000 social homes over cost concerns
2 thousand of the homes were earmarked for areas in Dublin with the other 500 spread between Wicklow, Kildare and Sligo.
Jun 29, 2025 08:06Shannonside Newsletter
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