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Local woman raises concerns regarding traffic on rural roads
It's due to the Tulsk to Boyle road being closed until late August because of the upgrade of the N5.
Jun 18, 2025 13:00
Forestry owners impacted by Roscommon wildfires may not be able to replant trees
It follows a meeting between Forestry Minister Michael Healy-Rae and a delegation from the county this week.
Jun 18, 2025 12:54
Tourist attractions across the region set for boost with warm weather
Temperatures are expected to reach as high as 27 or 28 degrees in places over the next few days.
Jun 18, 2025 12:50
Winner of EuroMillions advised to stay calm after huge win
The National Lottery has confirmed the ticket was bought in a shop and not online.
Jun 18, 2025 11:47
Forestry Minister makes no commitment to victims of Roscommon fire
Hundreds of thousands of euro worth of forestry was destroyed in Gortaganny and Carrowbehy last month.
Jun 18, 2025 09:17
Public meeting in Kilglass tonight to oppose proposed wind farm
It will take place in Kilglass Gaels GAA Club at 7.30.
Jun 18, 2025 07:51
Junior Transport Minister wants to fast-track Carrick bypass project
It's due to go to planning by the end of this year and be finished around 2030.
Jun 18, 2025 07:35
Longford councillor says Providers building won't be used to house refugees
A post, shared by a local anti-IPAS group, claimed an application for a planning exemption had been granted for the property.
Jun 17, 2025 17:15
Minister officially opens multimillion-euro upgrade of Longford town
It's a 1.3 kilometre route, connecting the town centre to the N4 Axis Centre.
Jun 17, 2025 16:55
Puska family members found guilty of offences after Ashling Murphy murder
Jozef Puska’s brothers, Marek and Lubomir, have been found guilty of withholding information from gardaí.
Jun 17, 2025 16:51
900 people wait 18 months for care in Mullingar hospital
A further 779 people are waiting between 12 and 18 months for outpatient, inpatient or daycase treatment.
Jun 17, 2025 15:58
Leitrim groups have nowhere to meet because of shorter library times
There's no late opening of Mohill and Carrick-on-Shannon libraries on Tuesdays because of staff shortages.
Jun 17, 2025 15:55
Local priest doesn't wear collar in big towns because of historic Church scandals
Canon Liam Devine was speaking ahead of a celebration Mass in St Paul's Church in Kilmurry on Friday night at 8.30.
Jun 17, 2025 13:22
Local Enhancement funding vital for community groups, says councillor
Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice was speaking following last week's Local Enhancement Programme allocation for the county.
Jun 17, 2025 13:22Shannonside Newsletter
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