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Local Minister takes aim at opposition over calls for Government watchdog
Independent Ireland wants a new Department of Efficiency and Reform to carry out unannounced inspections of State bodies and NGOs.
Mar 5, 2025 17:45
Concerns raised over lack of examination into pistol holster of a Detective Garda Colm Horkan
The issue was raised by Labour TD Alan Kelly in the Dail last night where it was stated that Detective Horkan's holster and others like it, were dangerously defective.
Mar 5, 2025 13:41
New €8m school building could be opened in Ballaghaderreen within 2 years
The Board of Management of St Attracta's National School applied for planning permission for the long-awaited project this week.
Mar 5, 2025 13:28
Leitrim Cllr renews call for Government to provide funding for local organisation
Northwest Stop is a voluntary community-based organisation that works to prevent suicide by informing, educating and promoting positive mental health.
Mar 5, 2025 13:18
Main entrance to Mote Park re-opens following major clean up operation
A major clean-up operation has been taking place at the popular Roscommon amenity for the past number of weeks.
Mar 5, 2025 13:16
Gardaí investigating burglary which occurred in Co. Longford last week
A number of items and cash were reported as stolen and a technical examination has since been conducted by the Divisional Scenes of Crime Unit.
Mar 5, 2025 13:11
One in three staff leave large private childcare services each year on average
The statistics provided to Roscommon-Galway TD Claire Kerrane show average staff turnover in 2023 was 31 percent.
Mar 5, 2025 11:52
Fraud down but burglaries up according to local crime figures
The number of burglaries increased by 10 percent in the 12 months to September last year.
Mar 5, 2025 09:29
Serious safety concerns raised over murdered Garda's pistol holster
Stephen Silver fatally shot and killed Detective Colm Horkan in Castlerea on the 17th of June, 2020.
Mar 5, 2025 07:58
Car sales continue to drop across Shannonside region, according to SIMI
Longford has seen the biggest drop in car sales in January and February compared to the same period last year.
Mar 4, 2025 17:04
Over €53,000 raised so far from Rossie to Aussie Cycle
Fergal Guihen, who is from Arigna, is undertaking the challenge to raise money for the Mayo Roscommon Hospice.
Mar 4, 2025 16:53
Leitrim Councillor disagrees with NTA over 'success' of Rooskey Bridge pedestrian trial
The trial led to substantial complaints from the public, who claimed it significantly affected traffic.
Mar 4, 2025 13:52
Planning lodged for long awaited upgrade of popular Roscommon school
The new extension will include mainstream classrooms, accommodation, a multi-purpose room, and a special needs educational facility.
Mar 4, 2025 13:44
Over 200 complaints on Irish Rail timetable change from local commuters
Out of 1,000 complaints, over 200 were made from passengers of the Sligo Connolly Dublin Service and the Galway Hueston Service.
Mar 4, 2025 13:41Shannonside Newsletter
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