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Planning permission upheld for conversion of former Roscommon cigar factory
An appeal was lodged against the permission last year over a number of concerns such as smell, fire risk and vermin control.
Jan 29, 2025 14:13
Homeowners warned insurance claims could take time following Storm Éowyn
A businessman affected by the Leitrim tornado in 2023 has advised property owners to get a good assessor.
Jan 29, 2025 13:48
Funeral details confirmed for Roscommon man who died after road collision
Mr Bruen, who was in his 80s, was a well-known businessman in Castlerea and a member of a number of local clubs.
Jan 29, 2025 11:11
Sligo-Leitrim TD tipped to miss out on Junior Minister role
Athlone TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin are already assured of ministers of state roles.
Jan 29, 2025 09:39
Thousands face into their sixth day without power in the Shannonside region
Meanwhile, An Post says a number of local post offices are back open following Storm Éowyn.
Jan 29, 2025 09:18
Castlerea Cllr says town is like a 'warzone' following recent storm
Fianna Fáil councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice said fallen trees have led to widespread power outages in the area since Friday.
Jan 28, 2025 18:13
LISTEN: Taoiseach visits Co. Roscommon following Storm Éowyn
The Taoiseach spoke to the Media at one of the emergency hubs in Kiltoom, Co. Roscommon earlier.
Jan 28, 2025 18:10
Leitrim councillor slams Uisce Éireann's alternative drinking water supplies
The utility said a small amount of sediment had entered its tanker and apologised to customers.
Jan 28, 2025 15:52
Roscommon people describe frustrations with power loss to Taoiseach
Taoiseach Micheal Martin is visiting emergency community hubs around County Roscommon.
Jan 28, 2025 15:34
Maternity reviews underway at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinalsoe
The HSE says the review is an additional measure to make maternity services at the hospital as safe as possible.
Jan 28, 2025 15:23
Gardaí investigating suspected criminal damage to Midlands refugee centre
It's thought the incident occurred at approximately 12pm on Friday the 24th of January as the region was emerging from a Red Weather Alert.
Jan 28, 2025 13:33
Tributes paid to well-known Castlerea man who died in road traffic collision
He was a popular local businessman in the town and was also a member of a number of local groups and clubs.
Jan 28, 2025 11:03
ESB tackling 18,000 power outages across the Shannonside Region
Emergency crews from the Netherlands, France, Austria and Finland are due to arrive from today to help the ESB.
Jan 28, 2025 08:30
Taoiseach to visit storm-affected communities in Roscommon today
Micháel Martin will meet with local authority staff and members of the fire service in Ballaghaderreen as part of the visit.
Jan 28, 2025 07:57Shannonside Newsletter
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