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Roscommon Civil Defence officer presented 20 years service medal by Tánaiste
Claire Keane followed the footsteps of her father and joined the service at a young age.
Apr 12, 2025 12:55
Pro-Palestinian rally to take place in Roscommon town today
Last month, over 100 people gathered in the town's Square to voice their support for people living in Gaza.
Apr 12, 2025 11:21
Need for Athlone-Boyle road upgrade to be raised during Taoiseach's visit tonight
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and several senior ministers will also be there.
Apr 12, 2025 09:18
Roscommon branch of MS Ireland to hold wellness day today
It's free to anyone in County Roscommon and the surrounding areas affected by multiple sclerosis.
Apr 12, 2025 08:48
Vital tariff negotiations between EU and US to take place on Monday
President Donald Trump and the EU have announced a 90 day pause which has been welcomed by Tánaiste Simon Harris.
Apr 12, 2025 08:23
Garda and Roscommon GAA footballer pleads guilty to late-night assault
The case was heard in Ennis today.
Apr 11, 2025 22:46
HSE urged to back Longford kids' charity as it expands pet services
Cian's Kennel's allows children undergoing hospital stays to re-unite with their family pets at a purpose built centre on the grounds of Crumlin Children's Hospital.
Apr 11, 2025 17:48
Rooskey provider defends rollout of free meals for all kids
It comes as Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary announced a roll-out of the Hot School Meals Programme in 713 primary schools starting from today.
Apr 11, 2025 17:29
Tánaiste cuts tape on new €3m Roscommon Civil Defence HQ
The state-of-the-art facility is located outside of Roscommon town and cost over €3 million.
Apr 11, 2025 17:19
New witnesses to be interviewed over suspicious death of Leitrim man - and foreign forensics to examine evidence
Liam Farrell, 87, was found dead outside his home in Rooskey in January 2020, and his family believes he was attacked.
Apr 11, 2025 16:39
Two people hospitalised after crash in Tarmonbarry
The single-vehicle collision happened on the N5 in Tarmonbarry at around midday today.
Apr 11, 2025 14:46
Rural and community development minister to unveil new projects in Co. Leitrim
The Rural and Community Development minister will be visiting projects and performing official openings that have received funding from the department.
Apr 11, 2025 13:48
North Longford man appointed to be next chief executive of Animal Health Ireland
Animal Health Ireland helps control non-regulation diseases.
Apr 11, 2025 13:42
Number of local primary schools added to hot meals programme from today
The Hot School Meals Programme was initially introduced as a pilot of 30 schools but has now extended to almost 3,000 schools across the country.
Apr 11, 2025 13:39Shannonside Newsletter
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