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Ambulance destroyed in explosion in Co. Mayo
Gardaí aren't treating it as suspicious and an investigation is ongoing.
Jun 21, 2025 11:47
Senator slams licensing laws that forced closure of Roscommon brewery
Richard Siberry and Michaela Dillon had been running the business since 2013.
Jun 21, 2025 11:42
Local family hopes for closure following death of son in Russian missile attack
He was working as a security adviser for the Reuters news agency looking after journalists and photographers reporting on the conflict.
Jun 21, 2025 11:33
Longford Gardaí warn of bogus tradesman in the area
They are urging members of the public to stay vigilant, and to report any incident to the local Garda station.
Jun 21, 2025 08:39
Large crowd attends celebration for much-loved Roscommon priest
The function was held in Kilmurry, near Castlerea, where Fr Liam Devine lives.
Jun 21, 2025 08:31
Donegal councillor welcomes refusal to redevelop Creeslough site
An Coimisiun Pleanála has refused planning permission at the site where 10 people were killed on October 7th 2022.
Jun 21, 2025 08:10
Frenchpark has had a very difficult year with tragedies - Minister Calleary
Des Deegan, 72, died in an explosion and house fire at his home in the Oaks on Wednesday night.
Jun 20, 2025 19:18
Minister cuts ribbon on new splash zone at Castlerea Pool
Dara Calleary cut the ribbon on the new splash zone for young children in the outdoor facility.
Jun 20, 2025 19:07
Garry Murtagh appointed as Longford's new 'first citizen'
While fellow colleague Niall Gannon was appointed Leas Cathaoirleach.
Jun 20, 2025 17:45
Local TD 'appalled' as children suffering with their mental health put into adult EDs
The figures also show that the number of children in those departments has increased in the HSE region of Dublin and the Midlands, from 289 in 2023 to 296 in 2024.
Jun 20, 2025 17:40
Gardaí say no injuries reported following Roscommon crash
The single-vehicle crash occurred near the Ballintubber turn off on the N60 between Roscommon and Ballymoe.
Jun 20, 2025 13:22
Sizzling weather leads to spike in local ice cream sales
Pat Mollaghan runs Donlon's in the town and says the sun has increased footfall in the area.
Jun 20, 2025 13:21
Roscommon man to take over as head of local hospice
Paul Foxe, an accountant from Fourmilehouse, will succeed Mike Smith, who had served as chairperson for the previous five years.
Jun 20, 2025 13:17
Much-loved Roscommon canon celebrates 55 years as a priest tonight
A special Mass is taking place in St Paul's Church in Kilmurry at 8pm tonight - with further celebrations afterwards in Kilmurry Hall.
Jun 20, 2025 13:11Shannonside Newsletter
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