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Annual Easter Parade to take place in Roscommon Town today
It is traditionally held on Easter Sunday however it has been moved this year due to yesterday's Connacht Football Semi-Final between Roscommon and Galway.
Apr 21, 2025 08:39
Opposition grows within government to proposed Dublin tourist tax
The Business Post reports Enterprise Minister Peter Burke is against the plans to bring in the new tourist tax in Dublin.
Apr 21, 2025 08:01
Inmate dies in Midlands Prison
Apr 20, 2025 20:54
Leitrim crash victim remembered as "likeable rascal", with a "beaming smile", at his funeral Mass
The 18-year-old died when the tractor he was a passenger in collided at Aghavilla, Carrigallen, on Tuesday afternoon.
Apr 20, 2025 20:36
Call for Ballintober unity ahead of council seat decision
There are two candidates from the village in the running - Michael Holland Senior and Gail Murray.
Apr 20, 2025 15:00
Crowds expected as Strokestown Easter Parade takes place today
Organisers made the decision to leave the parade on Easter Sunday this year despite Roscommon playing Galway this afternoon in Salthill.
Apr 20, 2025 09:54
Leitrim community will lay teenage crash victim to rest today
Dessie O'Kelly died when the tractor he was a passenger in collided at Aghavilla, Carrigallen, on Tuesday afternoon at around 3 o'clock.
Apr 20, 2025 09:31
Government plan may help older people downsize amid housing crisis
Banks and credit unions may be asked to ease their rules for people who don't qualify for a mortgage, but want to move to a smaller home while their old house is sold.
Apr 20, 2025 08:05
Child taken to hospital following collision in Longford town
Investigations are ongoing.
Apr 19, 2025 21:06
Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply in parts of Roscommon
Areas affected include townlands west of Lowberry Cross, including Meeltraun, Cloonfad village, and surrounding areas, with works expected to continue until 4pm today.
Apr 19, 2025 14:55
Therapy services coming to special schools in Roscommon and Galway
Senator Gareth Scahill says therapy services will begin in special schools later in the next academic year.
Apr 19, 2025 13:21
Call for new hotel in Boyle as town marks decade without one
There has been no hotel in Boyle for over 10 years since the Royal Hotel closed down.
Apr 19, 2025 12:50
Sinn Féin to hold Easter commemoration in Roscommon today
The annual event is taking place in Knockcroghery at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Apr 19, 2025 11:07
Strokestown Easter Festival adjusts plans due to weather
Today's Gardening Class at noon has been moved to the Development Office on Bawn Street due to poor weather conditions.
Apr 19, 2025 09:50Shannonside Newsletter
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