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Process to elect next Pope resumes this morning
A total of 133 cardinals will return to the Sistine Chapel after failing to elect a successor to Pope Francis last night.
May 8, 2025 09:23
Refurbished Ballagh library set to finally reopen later this month
The facility in Dillon House on The Square has been undergoing significant refurbishment.
May 8, 2025 08:43
Castlerea house 'completely destroyed' in fire last night
The blaze broke out around 7.30pm and was eventually extinguished by the fire service.
May 8, 2025 07:44
Almost €100,000 in arts funding for Shannonside festivals
Close to €100,000 has been allocated to festivals in Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford.
May 8, 2025 07:25
Man accused of Longford arson attack due in court again today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar was arrested in August 2024 following the fire that swept through Grafton Street in the town two weeks earlier.
May 8, 2025 07:21
Local priest describes his history with potential new Pope
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle taught Roscommon priest Fr Julian Lupot before he came to Ireland.
May 7, 2025 17:58
Local GP says Leitrim ambulance service has 'gone backwards'
One patient in Ballinamore, with severe chest pains, was left waiting for almost two hours for an ambulance.
May 7, 2025 17:45
Man jailed for 'vicious' night time assault in Longford Park
The woman was taken to Midlands Regional Hospital Mullingar, where she was treated for multiple bruises and injuries to her head, face and body as well as a brain bleed.
May 7, 2025 17:31
Roscommon Safe Link hoping to open domestic abuse safe house this year
Safe houses allow people and families fleeing domestic violence a place to stay and recuperate in a secure environment.
May 7, 2025 13:30
Leitrim Cllr calls for changes in way vacant property refurbishment grant is administered
Cllr Paddy O'Rourke says the Croí Cónaithe grant, which helps property owners refurbish vacant properties for housing, is tailor made for the county.
May 7, 2025 13:13
Bord na Móna seek to build massive Longford windfarm
Due to the scale of the project, the application is considered strategic infrastructure and thereby passes the local authority planning department and is considered directly by An Bord Pleanála.
May 7, 2025 13:01
Uisce Eireann charges €26,000 for water connection to Arigna sports park
An AstroTurf pitch is opening in Arigna within the next month, in a major boost to the area.
May 7, 2025 13:00
Plans revealed for medical centre and drive-thru restaurant in Tarmonbarry
Local developer and councillor Tom Crosby has bought two acres in Tarmonbarry, beside Westward's service station.
May 7, 2025 12:51
Local Gardaí appealing for information following burglary at well-known garage
A number of car parts were taken from Central Motors in Mohill during the course of the burglary.
May 7, 2025 12:37Shannonside Newsletter
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