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'Roscommon parents are going without food to feed their children'
Service coordinator Felicia Loughrey said many families are struggling.
Jun 6, 2025 13:25
Permanent maintenance boats needed on the Shannon - Kenny
Deputy Martin Kenny made the call to OPW Minister and Longford Westmeath TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran during statements on flooding matters in the Dail recently.
Jun 6, 2025 13:20
Top barrister hopeful Pether will be reunited with Roscommon family
The Elphin resident had been in prison there for four years because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Central Bank of Iraq.
Jun 6, 2025 13:09
Former Roscommon cathaoirleach had 'no enemies - only friends,' funeral hears
The funeral Mass of 99-year-old Tom Callaghan took place in St Paul's Church, Kilmurray, this morning.
Jun 6, 2025 13:04
Works well underway on major development at a Co. Leitrim hotel
Lough Rynn Castle Hotel in Mohill were granted planning permission last year for 51 extra bedrooms, bringing the total to 95.
Jun 6, 2025 12:06
Plans explored for refugee accommodation at well known Athlone bar
The application seeks to avail of a planning exemption in order to offer the accommodation at the well known bar and guesthouse.
Jun 6, 2025 11:14
Robert Pether's family 'in shock' following his release in Iraq
Desree Pether, who lives in Elphin with the couple's three children, says her husband must now be brought home urgently.
Jun 6, 2025 09:18
Seven new EV Recharging Hubs to be provided in the Shannonside region
The news is part of an €8 million grant scheme, delivered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
Jun 6, 2025 07:22
Funeral of former Roscommon Cathaoirleach taking place today
Tom Callaghan passed away on Tuesday in Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe and had lived in Rathmoyle, Castlerea.
Jun 6, 2025 07:19
Hopes Robert Pether can return to Roscommon soon following release from Iraqi prison
Last night Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Harris, said he had been released on bail but remains in Iraq.
Jun 6, 2025 07:16
Tánaiste confirms Robert Pether has been released from prison
The Elphin resident had been in prison in Iraq since April 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.
Jun 5, 2025 21:54
Man to appear in court over €4k heroin seizure in Longford
The drugs were recovered on the Ballinalee Road last Sunday after two people were searched by gardai.
Jun 5, 2025 18:09
Controversial Longford roadworks finally complete
The Battery road works have been the source significant complaints from local residents, businesses and representatives over the last two years due to traffic delays.
Jun 5, 2025 18:06
Burglaries soared by a fifth in Longford and Roscommon last year
New figures released by the CSO show there were 263 burglaries in Roscommon-Longford in 2024.
Jun 5, 2025 17:59Shannonside Newsletter
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