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Roscommon student issues advice to fellow Leaving Cert pupils
Athlone Community College student Ryan Dolan, from Knockcroghery, is making last-minute preparations.
Jun 3, 2025 15:39
Chairperson of a Roscommon charity fund says he's delighted it can proceed with a major fundraiser this year
The Lecarrow Benevolent Fund was granted a charity number in recent weeks allowing it to host its annual Monster Auction this summer.
Jun 3, 2025 13:55
Number of children locally waiting over a year for psychology treatment increases five-fold in three years
The HSE says the figure was 106 in October 2021.
Jun 3, 2025 13:50
Special Mass taking place in Longford town this evening for those sitting state exams
Hundreds of students in the Shannonside region will begin their state exams tomorrow morning, beginning with English in both cases.
Jun 3, 2025 13:45
Co. Leitrim company completes takeover of long established business based in Strokestown
Both Brady Insurance and Mannion Insurance are family-owned and Irish-run businesses.
Jun 3, 2025 13:40
Just over €130,000 paid to charities last year through 'poor box' donations in local courts
A spokesman for the Courts Service described the Poor Box as being "predominantly used by the District Courts who deal with criminal offences of a less serious nature.
Jun 3, 2025 13:33
Christy Maye remembered as having an extraordinary business sense at funeral mass
A native of Ballymahon, who lived in Mullingar in recent years, he owned the Greville Arms Hotel in Mullingar and the Bridge House Hotel in Tullamore.
Jun 3, 2025 13:27
Cattle trailer stolen in south Roscommon
The theft occurred sometime on the night of May 8th at Meehanbee, Drum.
Jun 3, 2025 11:08
Two people have died following house fire in Co. Galway
The alarm was raised in the Glenicmurrin area of Connemara shortly after 6 o'clock this morning.
Jun 3, 2025 11:00
Calls for disused HSE building in Boyle to be used as childcare facility
Renbrack House was a mental health hostel, but it closed several years ago.
Jun 3, 2025 08:20
Public meeting tonight to discuss recent fires in west Roscommon
Hundreds of acres of forestry and bogland was destroyed in the blaze in Gortaganny and the surrounding area.
Jun 3, 2025 08:16
Funeral of Longford hotelier and businessman to take place today
Tributes have been paid since he passed away at the weekend. Christy Maye had a long and successful business career.
Jun 3, 2025 07:23
Quantity of alcohol stolen following break-in at local nightclub
Gardaí are investigating the incident and anyone with any information is asked to make contact with Castlerea Garda Station.
Jun 2, 2025 18:55
Chief executive of Longford disability service says Section 39 workers 'must be supported'
The much loved service has its main campus in Longford Town with a number of homes, centres and services in the surrounding county.
Jun 2, 2025 13:25Shannonside Newsletter
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