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Daly appointed as Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Health
The Ballygar based GP was elected to the Dáil for the first time last November.
May 1, 2025 15:18
Funeral arrangements confirmed for former FF TD and Rooskey resident
His funeral Mass is taking place in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, Ballyfermot, on Monday at 11.30 this morning.
May 1, 2025 15:15
One in five teens in Roscommon region have tried cannabis before
Teenagers with no extracurricular activities are twice as likely to use cannabis.
May 1, 2025 14:35
Leitrim County Council urged to acquire derelict buildings in towns and villages
Fianna Fáil Cllr Sean McGowan is bringing forward a motion to next week's Leitrim County Council meeting.
May 1, 2025 13:28
Independent facilitator appointed to end row over Ballaghaderreen works
Work has stopped as protests have been held on weekday mornings for the past number of weeks.
May 1, 2025 13:18
Local Senator says people are fearful of planting forestry due to protests
Fine Gael's Paraic Brady is concerned about the drop in afforestation rates.
May 1, 2025 13:12
'A great character' - tributes continue to former Fianna Fáil TD and Roscommon resident
Seán Sherwin died peacefully at his home in Rooskey yesterday, while aged in his late 70s.
May 1, 2025 13:03
Des Guckian's daughter Irene to take over his Leitrim council seat
Des has nominated his daughter Irene Guckian Rabbitte to take over - and she will be formally ratified at next Tuesday's council meeting.
May 1, 2025 12:59
Local senator says Pope Francis's death should lead to more dialogues between the Government and Church
Ronan Mullen says he was delighted Ireland was so well represented at the Pope's funeral last Saturday.
May 1, 2025 12:27
Athlone lands could be used for substantial housing development, according to report
The Land Development Agency pinpointed the site of the former St. Mel's Terrace on Grace Park Road and the Bus Éireann depot.
May 1, 2025 08:28
Uisce Éireann seeking permission for substantial expansion of Longford plant
The application contains designs for a generator, solar panels and an ESB Substation building.
May 1, 2025 08:22
Man (60s) hospitalised after alleged assault in north Longford
It happened in Drumlish at around 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon.
Apr 30, 2025 20:56
Former Fianna Fáil TD and Rooskey resident Seán Sherwin dies
He died suddenly but peacefully at his home in Lavagh, Rooskey, earlier today, while aged in his late 70s.
Apr 30, 2025 19:32
Hopes Leitrim's cruiser traffic will increase this summer
Fianna Fáil councillor Paddy Farrell claimed last summer that cruiser traffic almost halved on the Shannon in 2024.
Apr 30, 2025 17:40Shannonside Newsletter
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