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Co. Roscommon secondary school seek support for new sports pitch
CBS Roscommon held a fundraiser launch last night as they look to raise around €200,000.
May 8, 2026 13:34
'Drop in footfall' in Carrick since post office moved
An Post moved the business from St George's Terrace to Cortober in February of last year.
May 8, 2026 13:28
Veterinary clinic planned for landmark Boyle building
The property on Elphin Street was most recently a Druminilra restaurant and, in the past, a doctor's surgery.
May 8, 2026 13:19
Leitrim people still can't afford to heat their homes, Dáil told
Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny was speaking during a Labour motion, which calls for a mini-Budget.
May 8, 2026 13:07
Domnick Connolly to become Roscommon cathaoirleach next month
Independent Laurence Fallon is due to become the leas-cathaoirleach.
May 8, 2026 10:46
Man arrested on suspicion of cocaine-driving in Strokestown - after being detected speeding
Gardai say the car was driving at 138 kilometres an hour in a 100 zone.
May 8, 2026 08:41
Retired An Post staff to protest in Longford today over pensions
The Post Office Pensioners Union says their pension increases have been capped at 2 per cent since 2013.
May 8, 2026 07:44
Connacht final a huge boost to Roscommon town - local businessman
Gaelic football fans travel from all over the country to see the provincial final.
May 8, 2026 07:20
Five official Darkness Into Light walks to take place locally tomorrow
Hundreds of people will line the streets of local towns, to raise funds for a suicide and self-harm prevention charity.
May 8, 2026 07:16
No injuries following County Leitrim crash
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of the two vehicle collision on the Old Dublin Road in Carrick-on-Shannon.
May 7, 2026 17:53
Young Longford woman crowned 'Teen 4 Change' at Miss Teen Ireland
17-year-old Caitlin Lowry from Glack in Longford Town won the national award at Monday's event in The Red Cow Hotel.
May 7, 2026 17:50
People in Roscommon urged to 'keep flags flying' for Tidy Towns competition
The town is currently decked in blue and primrose ahead of Sunday's Connacht senior football final.
May 7, 2026 17:42
Late actor Gary Lydon's son tells mourners of his father's unwavering support
Mr Lydon, who passed away last Thursday aged 61 at his home in north Roscommon.
May 7, 2026 17:38
Man (38) charged with causing extensive damage to Athlone Garda Station
The court has been told there's "a background of mental illness" to the case.
May 7, 2026 17:29Shannonside Newsletter
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