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Efforts to build two wind turbines in Co. Roscommon continuing
A similar refusal had been appealed to An Bord Pleanála last year following the county council's rejection of the proposal in Derrane and Roxborough.
Jun 11, 2025 07:23
Roscommon auctioneer raises concerns over new rental regulations
The government today signed off on making rent pressure zones apply to all of Ireland.
Jun 10, 2025 16:50
Two people arrested over public order incident in Longford town
Gardaí were called to Gala Filling Station on the Dublin Road just after 9.30 this morning following reports of a disturbance.
Jun 10, 2025 16:36
Local TD says some children in Ballinasloe go to school to be fed because they're so poor
It comes as the number of children in consistent poverty in Ireland has risen above 100,000.
Jun 10, 2025 16:34
Public meeting next week to oppose windfarm in County Roscommon
A group called Ballyfeeney Against Turbines has been established and is urging local residents to attend.
Jun 10, 2025 13:35
New figures show Longford students are most disadvantaged in the country
The HEA study shows how the home address of third level students has affected their equity of access to full education.
Jun 10, 2025 13:23
Local school in danger of losing a teacher if pupil numbers drop
There are 16 children in Slatta National School in Rooskey - but that's set to drop to eight or ten in September.
Jun 10, 2025 13:17
Roscommon food wholesaler issued with closure order by FSAI
Houda Foods, based at Unit 5, Ballinlough Business in the west of the county was shut down last month.
Jun 10, 2025 13:12
Longford council says social housing vacancy rate 'reducing year on year'
It's in response to recent data which shows the county had one of the highest levels of boarded up council homes in the country.
Jun 10, 2025 13:04
Planning permission sought for change of use of well known Castlerea business
County planners have received the application and are due to make a decision by the end of July.
Jun 10, 2025 11:43
Rent pressure zones to be extended to entire country
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice, from Independent Ireland, has been given his reaction to the proposed changes.
Jun 10, 2025 08:27
North Roscommon school gets planning for upgrade
The Board of Management at Croghan National School in Boyle had been seeking approval for new special educational needs (SEN) facilities at its premises.
Jun 10, 2025 07:35
Minister says Ballagh jobs will bring more investment
Junior Minister Alan Dillon says it’s important to continue to see jobs created outside the five main cities in Ireland.
Jun 10, 2025 07:22
Two local women chosen to take part in Miss Ireland 2025
The 77th Miss Ireland final will take place this Saturday at The Knightsbrook Hotel in Trim, County Meath.
Jun 9, 2025 17:23Shannonside Newsletter
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