News
Local guidance counsellor urges students not to carry out 'post-mortems' after first exam
Almost 4,000 students from Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon started their state exams this morning.
Jun 4, 2025 13:32
Local action group to highlight concerns of major windfarm development in Longford
The meeting will take place from 8.30 tonight at the Lanesboro Parish Hall.
Jun 4, 2025 13:26
NPWS commits to providing funding to repair damage caused by massive west Roscommon fire
It estimates 90% of a special area of conservation was burnt in last month's forest blaze in Gortaganny.
Jun 4, 2025 13:04
Man in his 80's dies following house fire in Co. Westmeath
It happened in the Gilbertstown area of Castlepollard at around 1 o'clock this morning.
Jun 4, 2025 11:59
House severely damaged after truck crash in Roscommon
It's understood that no one has been seriously injured in the incident,
Jun 4, 2025 10:52
Castlerea Prison to get an extra 150 spaces as part of overhaul plan
Senior Ministers are considering plans to add an extra 960 prison spaces over the next five years.
Jun 4, 2025 08:57
Former Roscommon Cathaoirleach passes away at the age of 99
His funeral Mass is taking place in St Paul's Church, Kilmurray, on Friday at 11 o'clock.
Jun 4, 2025 07:44
Almost 4,000 Shannonside students to start state exams today
They all start with English this morning - with the last exam taking place on June 24th.
Jun 4, 2025 07:30
LISTEN: 'It's a major loss to the area' - Ballyhaunis fire chief calls for Castlerea station to reopen
It was discussed at a public meeting in Gortaganny in west Roscommon last night, attended by around 100 people.
Jun 4, 2025 00:00
Up to 100 people attend public meeting over massive west Roscommon fire
It's being chaired by Seamus Crawley, the chairman of Gortaganny Community Development, who welcomed the crowd to the meeting.
Jun 3, 2025 20:21
Man appears in court charged with breaking into St Christopher's in Longford
Derek Hickey, with an address at Shangan Crescent, Ballymun, Dublin 9, appeared before Judge Deirdre Gearty this morning
Jun 3, 2025 16:37
Man jailed for reversing vehicle into Garda patrol car in Edgeworthstown
Finalising the sentence this morning, he proceeded to sentence Mr Baxter to three years in prison, suspending the final nine months for a period of two years.
Jun 3, 2025 16:20
Roscommon had third highest number of claims after Storm Eowyn
A total of 8,702 people in the county applied for money under the Humanitarian Assistance Scheme, behind only Galway and Mayo.
Jun 3, 2025 16:19
Leitrim Gathering event rearranged after Des Guckian's death
The 'Mad Hatters' themed tea party was due to take place on the weekend of May 23rd to 25th.
Jun 3, 2025 15:46Shannonside Newsletter
Sign up now to keep up to date with the latest news.
Athlone Rd, Townparks,
Longford, Ireland
Eircode: N39 RR67
Copyright © 2026 Shannonside FM. Developed by Square1 and Powered by PublisherPlus