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Over 850 children wait for CAMHS appointment locally
Camhs provides assessment and treatment for young people aged under 18 who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as depression, anxiety or dealing with an eating disorder.
May 7, 2026 13:18
Funeral of Gary Lydon hears of his love for local region
An award-winning actor, he was best known for his role in 'The Banshees of Inisherin'
May 7, 2026 13:12
Fraudsters try to scam Roscommon senator - by pretending to be his daughter
Gareth Scahill says one in three people in Ireland have experienced fraud.
May 7, 2026 09:38
Deal with Iran could be close, says Trump - as Feighan says it's 'vital' Strait reopens
The US president's been speaking at the Oval Office - repeating his warnings against Tehran having a nuclear weapon.
May 7, 2026 09:29
Funeral of much-loved Strokestown activist to take place today
John Joe Cox's funeral Mass will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Strokestown at 11 o'clock this morning.
May 7, 2026 07:42
Banshees of Inisherin actor to be laid to rest in Cootehall today
Gary Lydon had been living in the Cootehall area in recent years.
May 7, 2026 07:19
Support given to proposed Ballinamore attraction
An old convent in Aghadark will be turned into a 12-room aparthotel, cafe and restaurant - if planners give it the green light.
May 6, 2026 17:33
Local students to benefit from free school books scheme
The scheme has been an expanded to the ensure that every child in primary and post-primary education can access essential learning materials at no cost.
May 6, 2026 17:30
PODCAST: Join Our Boys update as George and Isaac turn 16
Paula Naughton's eldest son Archie passed away from Duchenne aged just 16 in 2022.
May 6, 2026 17:27
Operation Twin Tracks underway locally
This an initiative which aims to prevent and detect anti-social behaviour on board public transport rail services.
May 6, 2026 17:26
Over €950,000 received by local hospitals in 2025
Most hospitals are charging a maximum daily rate of €10.
May 6, 2026 17:21
No additional Gardaí allocated to local stations
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill raised the issue in the Seanad this week.
May 6, 2026 17:14
120 jobs created at new Midlands McDonalds
It's the 97th McDonalds restaurant in Ireland.
May 6, 2026 17:09Shannonside Newsletter
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