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Local TD as Fine Gael spokesperson on Northern Ireland and UK
Speaking following his appointment, he described the role as a challenging one in the current geo-political climate.
May 2, 2025 13:36
Six local tourism projects granted funding for developments
The scheme is part of the EU Just Transition Fund programme which is co-funded by the Government and the European Union.
May 2, 2025 13:35
Family of Robert Pether say his condition has deteriorated in recent days
Desree Pether says a scan of her husband's lung taken two days ago shows a worrying development.
May 2, 2025 13:24
Tánaiste to discuss Elphin resident's detention with Iraqi minister
The Australian national, who had been living in Elphin, was arrested in April 2021 and later jailed on fraud charges.
May 2, 2025 13:18
Rural landlords warned to be vigilant following drug seizure in Longford
Gardaí have launched an investigation following the seizure of a significant amount of cannabis in a local village.
May 2, 2025 13:11
Tributes continue to be paid to woman who died in road crash in Frenchpark
Kitty Lavin, who was aged in her 80s, died after being struck by a truck in the west Roscommon village.
May 2, 2025 12:42
Funeral of popular Athlone businessman taking place this morning
Paying tribute to Mr Kelly on social media, Roscommon councillor John Keogh described him as 'absolute and thorough gentleman'.
May 2, 2025 08:34
Calls for Leitrim nursing home to be doubled in size
This motion will be discussed at a Leitrim County Council meeting next Tuesday.
May 2, 2025 08:28
Tributes paid to woman (80s) killed in Frenchpark crash
It happened at the junction of the N5 and the R361in Frenchpark at around 4.45pm.
May 2, 2025 08:19
Woman (80s) dies after being hit by a truck in Frenchpark
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
May 1, 2025 21:23
N5 closed in Frenchpark after serious crash involving lorry and pedestrian
Gardai and emergency services are at the scene.
May 1, 2025 17:30
Leitrim Cllr describes figures regarding unfilled homecare hours as shocking
There were 577 home care hours in Co. Leitrim left unfilled at the end of December last year.
May 1, 2025 17:19
Taoiseach pays tribute to former Fianna Fáil TD and Co. Roscommon resident
His funeral Mass is taking place in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Ballyfermot, on Monday at 11.30.
May 1, 2025 17:13
Eugene Murphy blasts 'lack of transparency' over proposed Roscommon asylum centre
It comes as one leaseholder in Roscommon town has applied to An Bord Pleanála for permission to house refugees.
May 1, 2025 16:26Shannonside Newsletter
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