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NPWS appeal for information after a buzzard was shot in Co. Roscommon
The NPWS say the bird was found by a local dog walker in the Elphin area during a walk.
Feb 19, 2025 17:14
PODCAST: Special report on Carrick public meeting on forestry 'catastrophe'
Over 250 people attended a public meeting last night
Feb 19, 2025 14:30
Longford woman wants to see government funding withdrawn from greyhound racing industry
Nuala Donlon of Greyhound Action Ireland says public support for the sport has dwindled in recent years.
Feb 19, 2025 13:05
Local TD says forest owners should not need felling licences to deal with storm-hit trees
Around 10% of all forestry in Leitrim was knocked down by Storm Eowyn - and 12 per cent in Roscommon.
Feb 19, 2025 13:02
Price of a home in Co. Roscommon increases by 11% in a year
The average sale price was €207,000 last year - €20,000 more than the previous year.
Feb 19, 2025 12:58
Longford man jailed for assaulting a Garda Inspector at court sitting
Marc Frisby was handed a two month prison term by Judge Francis Comerford at an appeal hearing at Ennis Circuit Court.
Feb 19, 2025 12:55
Serious concerns about mental health services in Roscommon raised in the Dáil
Fianna Fáil TD and Ballygar GP, Martin Daly, says decisive action is needed to address the issue.
Feb 19, 2025 12:52
Roscommon businesswoman to speak at event in London next month
Louise Conneally runs Louise’s Beauty Studio in Roscommon Town and will be a guest speaker at the Repêchage Skincare Day of Empowerment in London.
Feb 19, 2025 11:31
Local vacancy rates higher than national average, according to Geodirectory report
The rate in Leitrim was considerably higher than the national average of 3.8 per cent.
Feb 19, 2025 07:30
LISTEN: Longford man (70) loses almost €200,000 in forestry in Storm Eowyn
People travelled from throughout the Shannonside region and further afield for the meeting in the Landmark Hotel.
Feb 19, 2025 00:34
'This is a natural disaster' - over 250 people attend forestry meeting in Carrick
The meeting was told over four million tonnes of timber had been knocked down in storms Darragh and Eowyn in the six counties of Galway, Leitrim, Roscommon, Sligo, Longford and Cavan.
Feb 18, 2025 19:28
Anger in Leitrim due to handling of recovery efforts following Storm Éowyn
A meeting took place in the Ballinamore area last night where residents expressed their concerns.
Feb 18, 2025 16:33
Local Minister says upcoming trip to US chance to strengthen ties
The Minister for Enterprise, Tourism, and Employment will visit Boston and New Hampshire next month.
Feb 18, 2025 16:30
Over 600 cars in the region licensed for the first time this year
The data was revealed in a recent publication by the CSO.
Feb 18, 2025 15:59Shannonside Newsletter
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