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Heritage sites across the region see increase in visitors
The OPW revealed earlier this week that 13.8m visitors visited its heritage sites across the country in 2024.
Mar 29, 2025 13:17
Councillor says alternative funding needed for new bus shelter in Keshcarrigan
Cllr Gary Prior also welcomed the installation of Ballinamore's first bus shelter this week.
Mar 29, 2025 11:29
Three confirmed candidates for Senator Paraic Brady's Longford council seat
Party members in the Granard Local Electoral Area will decide who will replace Paraic Brady, who was elected to the Seanad recently.
Mar 29, 2025 09:55
Thousands of GAA fans set to watch Roscommon take on Monaghan in Croke Park
Roscommon and Monaghan both secured promotion back to Division 1 last weekend and will now battle it out to be crowned league champions.
Mar 29, 2025 09:19
Trump's tariff plan to spike medicine costs and 'put lives at risk' in the US
The American President says he will be introducing tariffs on pharmaceuticals - specifically citing Ireland among the countries where many pharmaceutical products are made.
Mar 29, 2025 08:04
Gardai issue appeal over Carrick teen missing for nearly three days
Kieran Cawley, 17, was last seen on Wednesday at around 9am.
Mar 28, 2025 21:16
Over €235,000 in cash seized in Leitrim and Longford
They were seized by Revenue after they searched four buildings in the two counties, under warrant, on Wednesday.
Mar 28, 2025 18:49
Staffing issues at a Longford Care home must be addressed by HSE warns local councillor
A HIQA inspection carried out last November at St Joseph's Care Centre on the Dublin Road in Longford Town described a significant decline in compliance over the last year.
Mar 28, 2025 17:21
Temporary pumping system now in operation at Lough Funshinagh
Excess water will now be pumped from the turlough to the Cross River in the townland of Carrick.
Mar 28, 2025 16:58
€1.3m worth of funding allocated to Carrick bypass project
It's expected the project will go to planning later this year and will open around 2030.
Mar 28, 2025 16:38
Funeral arrangements made for Ballymahon man killed in Westmeath crash
His remains will repose in St Matthew's Church, Ballymahon, on Sunday evening from 5 o'clock until 7 o'clock.
Mar 28, 2025 15:07
PODCAST: Veteran ex-councillor Michael McGreal confirms he wants to replace Gareth Scahill on Roscommon council
The candidates will contest a Fine Gael selection convention on April 14th.
Mar 28, 2025 13:55
Race for vacant Roscommon Council seat heating up
Party members will decide which candidate to back in just over two weeks' time.
Mar 28, 2025 13:52
€88m allocated towards N5 Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue bypass
€2.4 million has also been allocated for the N4 Mullingar to Rooskey upgrade works.
Mar 28, 2025 13:45Shannonside Newsletter
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