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Funeral of pensioner who died in Longford crash hears he was a 'happy and joyful man'
John's family members also dedicated a prayer to the staff of Beaumont Hospital, for the 'loving care and compassion' shown to him and his family at the time of his death.
May 4, 2026 12:00
17-year-old Longford girl hoping to win Miss Teen Ireland crown tonight
The Miss Teen Ireland pageant is the younger version of Miss Ireland, and is aimed at 13 to 17-year-olds.
May 4, 2026 11:18
Special run in Roscommon today to raise funds for Irish Cancer Society
The fundraiser is being organised by the Roscommon Daffodil Day committee.
May 4, 2026 09:10
Pensioner who died in Longford Town crash to be laid to rest today
The much-loved Strokestown man was struck by a car on Earl Street on Tuesday morning and was critically injured.
May 4, 2026 08:38
Man in his 30s dies following tractor crash in Cavan
Gardai are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
May 4, 2026 08:14
Longford filmmaker pays tribute following death of award-winning actor Gary Lydon
The IFTA award winner also played the character of Bernie in the movie 'Lakelands,' which was shot in Granard.
May 3, 2026 13:50
Award-winning actor Gary Lydon passes away
The star settled in Roscommon a few years ago, where he lived with his wife, Kara Doherty, daughter of the late Fianna Fáil TD Seán Doherty.
May 3, 2026 12:49
Calls for sports infrastructure to be installed in Leitrim housing estates
Sinn Féin Councillor Cormac Flynn is set to raise the issue at Tuesday's Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 3, 2026 12:20
Annual Roscommon Ploughing Championships kick off today
The event is being hosted by the Hanley family on their lands at Lissaneaville.
May 3, 2026 09:15
Cost of electricity to rise for 180,000 Prepay Power customers
It's the first increase by the energy supplier in the past three years.
May 3, 2026 08:21
Leitrim councillors calling for USC to be abolished next year
Independent Councillors James Gilmartin and Irene Guckian Rabbitte are bringing motion's on the issue to next weeks Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 2, 2026 14:34
Local TD to step back from his convenience store in Ballinalee after nearly two decades
The Fine Gael politician made the announcement on social media, saying he was handing over the running of Carrigy's DayTodayNews to new management.
May 2, 2026 13:46
County museum in Roscommon could cost up to €600,000 a year to run
Independent councillor Tom Crosby is calling for a designated county museum to be developed in Roscommon, based in Strokestown.
May 2, 2026 11:25
Granard woman crowned Best Dressed Lady at Punchestown
The grand finale of Ireland's most prestigious style competition took place at the Punchestown Festival yesterday afternoon.
May 2, 2026 09:58Shannonside Newsletter
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