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Self build wind turbine course to be held in Roscommon
Roscommon Town Sustainable Energy Community will be launching its Energy Master Plan this evening at The Abbey Hotel in Roscommon.
Mar 27, 2025 16:21
PODCAST: What's needed to revive the village of Rooskey?
There has divided opinions on the bridge in the village.
Mar 27, 2025 14:00
Parents warn students in Cloontuskert are being put at risk by speeding motorists
The Gardaí stopped a truck travelling close to double the speed limit outside the school this week.
Mar 27, 2025 13:40
Local TD claims key role at E-Mental Health Hub in Castlerea not being filled due to recruitment embargo
Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane says the issue was raised at a meeting with the Manager of Mental Health Services in the county.
Mar 27, 2025 13:34
Closing date approaches for public to have their say on Lough Ree Greenway
Some homeowners in the Lecarrow area have already expressed concerns around the project, believing the greenway will pass too close to their properties.
Mar 27, 2025 13:27
HIQA report claims significant decline in compliance at Longford care home
The HSE has confirmed a series of actions to tackle the issues raised by the HIQA report.
Mar 27, 2025 13:22
HSE suggests Longford town boy, with special needs, goes into residential care
Senator Joe Flaherty says the boy's school isn't providing enough supports for him - as they don't have access to a behavioural therapist.
Mar 27, 2025 13:16
Shannonside councils write off nearly €300,000 in commercial rates in one year
Roscommon County Council wrote off over €253,000, according to Local Government Minister James Browne.
Mar 27, 2025 13:08
Local community activist welcomes figures showing drop in burglaries
John Griffin, who was one of the organisers of anti-crime meetings in Roscommon and Galway also called for the reopening of local Garda stations.
Mar 27, 2025 11:51
Staffing levels in local hospitals have increased significantly over past five years
There were 459 whole-time equivalent staff in the hospital in January - an increase of almost 38 per cent from December 2019.
Mar 27, 2025 08:19
Increase housing targets to meet demands, urges Roscommon councillor
Mary McDermott says current targets are too low and the state must look to build 10,000 to 15,000 more homes this year.
Mar 27, 2025 07:34
123 rapes or sexual assaults in Shannonside region last year
CSO data shows they rose by a third in Roscommon-Longford, from 49 in 2023 to 66 last year.
Mar 27, 2025 07:29
Brazilian man behind brothels in several local towns jailed for nine years
They were in Longford town, Ballymahon, Ballaghaderreen, Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon town and other areas.
Mar 26, 2025 20:32Shannonside Newsletter
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