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Report highlights concerning levels of commercial vacancies in local towns
Edgeworthstown and Boyle hold some of the highest commercial vacancy rates in the country
Mar 20, 2025 13:57
PODCAST: Special report on drugs talk in Carrick-on-Shannon
Up to 100 people attended Paul Reid’s talk on drugs in Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon, last night.
Mar 20, 2025 13:50
Businessman calls for new public realm plan for Strokestown
Ten Roscommon politicians wrote to Roscommon County Council to seek a new plan for Ballaghaderreen - after anger over the potential loss of 47 car-parking spaces.
Mar 20, 2025 13:42
Serious safety concerns after Carrigallen bridge damaged
Councillor Paddy O'Rourke says the parapet of the bridge at Drumeela, near Carrigallen, recently collapsed.
Mar 20, 2025 13:38
Man arrested after €33,000 worth of drugs seized in Strokestown
The driver, a man in his 40s, was arrested at the scene and is currently detained at a Garda station in the northwest.
Mar 20, 2025 13:31
Tributes paid to Ballaghaderreen GAA legend and former garda
Jim Fleming died peacefully on Tuesday in Mayo Hospice in Castlebar while aged in his 80s.
Mar 20, 2025 13:26
Local Minister highlights concerns on use of cluster bombs in first Seanad address
Minister Harkin was responding on behalf of the Government to a Senator who raised the issue.
Mar 20, 2025 11:35
Former head of the HSE says drugs are prevalent across the region
Up to 100 people attended Paul Reid's talk on drugs in Cortober, Carrick-on-Shannon, last night.
Mar 20, 2025 08:27
Ten local politicians write to Council calling for new public realm scheme for Ballaghaderreen
The only ones not to sign it were Independent Tom Crosby and Fianna Fáil's Sean Moylan.
Mar 20, 2025 07:31
LISTEN: Strokestown activists back calls for changes to Ballagh public realm plan
Residents and businesses are concerned about the loss of 47 car-parking spaces, the widening of footpaths and the narrowing of streets.
Mar 19, 2025 22:56
Air Ambulance returns to Athlone after four months following hangar repair works
The aircraft and crew were originally due back in Athlone at the end of January but their stay in Dublin was extended due to a delay in the works.
Mar 19, 2025 17:46
Almost 1,700 arrests in Shannonside region for drugs offences over last ten years
And there were 344 arrests under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Leitrim and Sligo in the same period - with 29 last year.
Mar 19, 2025 17:35
PODCAST: Family may be forced to sell Elphin home - to fund Robert Pether's bid for freedom in Iraq
Robert Pether has been in prison in Iraq since April 2021 because of a contract dispute between his employer and the Iraqi government.
Mar 19, 2025 14:30
Longford Junior Park Run celebrates 300th event
The organisers are now calling for more volunteers to join them each week to ensure the event continues.
Mar 19, 2025 13:34Shannonside Newsletter
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