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Roscommon council boss denies lives are at risk in Castlerea because of no fire station
The station closed eight years ago and there have been repeated calls for it to be reopened.
Jun 23, 2025 13:17
Small businesses in Roscommon could have no increase in commercial rates next year
The council will today sign off on a policy that will protect lower rate-payers.
Jun 23, 2025 13:08
Local auctioneer says constant rise of house inflation is due to persistent lack of supply
It follows the most recent report from Daft.ie which revealed that inflation is at a 10-year-high.
Jun 23, 2025 13:05
Gary Prior elected as the new Cathaoirleach of Ballinamore MD
The new Leas Cathaoirleach will be fellow Fianna Fáil Councillor Paddy O'Rourke.
Jun 23, 2025 13:02
Average cost of a house in Shannonside region now over €220,000
The average house in Ireland now costs almost 358-thousand euro.
Jun 23, 2025 12:13
Liam Callaghan to become Roscommon Cathaoirleach later today
His late dad, Tom, was the first citizen of Roscommon in 1996 and 1997.
Jun 23, 2025 08:28
Minister for Social Protection says he can't help forestry owners impacted by fire
Hundreds of acres of forestry was destroyed in the blaze in Gortaganny and Carrowbehy last month.
Jun 23, 2025 07:27
Planning permission approved for new facility at Athlone boxing club
Planning permission was granted by Westmeath County Council, with 6 conditions attached.
Jun 22, 2025 15:11
Significant projects in the pipeline for Mayo-Roscommon Hospice
That's according to the Foundation's new Chairperson Paul Foxe, who took over the role this month.
Jun 22, 2025 12:06
Thousands of music lovers heading to Roscommon for today's Day With the Stars
Following the show, motorists are asked to be patient as traffic exits the venue onto the N60.
Jun 22, 2025 09:11
Teenager who died while swimming in Co. Meath named locally
The 15-year-old from the Blackrock area of Dundalk got into difficulty while swimming in the River Nanny with friends during the hot weather.
Jun 22, 2025 08:07
Animals rescued after truck goes on fire in Longford
It happened just before the roundabout coming into Longford town, from the Edgeworthstown side, at around 4.30pm.
Jun 21, 2025 17:40
Almost 300 people waiting over a year for treatment at Roscommon hospital
New figures, from the National Treatment Purchase Fund, show 151 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation.
Jun 21, 2025 15:16
Longford author releases book on 17th Infantry Battalion
The book traces the history of the 17th Infantry Battalion, which had its headquarters in Connolly Barracks in Longford Town.
Jun 21, 2025 13:30Shannonside Newsletter
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