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Derelict sites notice issued over former psychiatric hospital in Ballinasloe
St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then.
May 27, 2025 17:09
Leitrim council set to open tenders for safety programme at Mohill school
The works are set to cost at least €435,000, with tenders open until the 16th of June.
May 27, 2025 15:36
Blow to Ballaghaderreen as established store announces closure
Computers4U is shutting down its outlet on Main Street on Friday week.
May 27, 2025 15:21
Mediation talks continuing over Ballagh public realm row
Mediator Denis Kelly has held separate talks with the protesters and Roscommon County Council - and they'll continue into next week.
May 27, 2025 13:44
Nearly 1,000 local vehicles seized for no insurance last year
There were 748 in Longford, Roscommon and Mayo - and 246 in Leitrim and Sligo.
May 27, 2025 13:39
'Groups of youngsters intimidating people in Longford town'
Fine Gael councillor Niall Gannon says local business owners, residents and visitors have all been targeted.
May 27, 2025 13:29
Gardaí appeal for information after man reported missing from Carrick-on-Shannon
Manuel D'Costa, an Indian national aged in his late forties, had only been in Ireland for one day when he was reported missing.
May 27, 2025 13:25
Emergency services at scene of crash in Roscommon
Gardaí say the incident involving two vehicles occurred at Ballinaboy between Roscommon town and Ballyleague.
May 27, 2025 12:21
Award-winning Longford electrician says it's never too late to start an apprenticeship
Dan O'Shea from Fort Hill has beaten over 2,700 apprentices from across the UK and Ireland to be named this year's Screwfix Trade Apprentice champion.
May 27, 2025 11:45
Co-option process difficult for Roscommon Councillors says Crosby
Councillor Crosby says it was difficult to back just one candidate.
May 27, 2025 09:33
Longford GAA to form steering group next month to deliver centre of excellence
Speaking during Sportsbeat last night, the County Chair says that a round table discussion on the project will be held on the 9th of June.
May 27, 2025 08:23
Council meeting hears how Leitrim stroke victim waited over an hour for ambulance
The Carrick-on-Shannon ambulance which had been dispatched during this instance had been on the way from Mullingar.
May 27, 2025 08:16
Local man arrested after car hits pedestrians in Liverpool
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says the scenes are appalling.
May 26, 2025 22:12
Waldron's replacement promises to be a full-time councillor in Roscommon
The Ballintubber man won the backing of 13 of 17 councillors at a special meeting of the local authority this afternoon.
May 26, 2025 17:48Shannonside Newsletter
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