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Local Senator appointed to Labour's "shadow cabinet"
Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove has been given responsibility for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht as well as for Worker's Rights.
Feb 9, 2025 12:10
Gardaí warn of scams following Storm Éowyn
There were reports of bogus tradesmen calling door to door in parts of the region last week.
Feb 9, 2025 11:53
LISTEN: Glowing tributes to west Roscommon councillor Anthony Waldron after his sudden death
It's understood he died of natural causes.
Feb 9, 2025 10:54
Maria Walsh MEP appointed to new role on EU Agriculture Committee
The Midlands Northwest MEP has taken up a role as the standing rapporteur for UK matters on the European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.
Feb 9, 2025 09:37
Gareth Scahill's Seanad appointment celebrated in West Roscommon
The Castlerea man was selected as one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees for the Seanad on Friday.
Feb 9, 2025 08:43
Sinn Féin: ESB customers must not pay for storm damage
The company initially said this week that its users would have to shoulder extra costs - but has since said a review of charges won't happen until October 2026.
Feb 9, 2025 08:14
Fine Gael to select Roscommon council replacement for John Naughten on February 20
A selection convention will take place in the Athlone Springs Hotel on the evening of February 20th.
Feb 8, 2025 17:52
Local TD calls for army to help ESB restoration efforts
Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny has labelled the Government's response to the ongoing crisis as 'disastrous'.
Feb 8, 2025 13:20
Future of historic Roscommon Post Office uncertain as service relocates
The business has been based in a listed building on The Square, which was built in 1911.
Feb 8, 2025 13:00
Over 1,000 Shannonside properties still without power - 16 days after Storm Eowyn
Castlerea councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice is hoping the west Roscommon faults will be fixed in the next couple of days.
Feb 8, 2025 13:00
LISTEN: Castlerea community activists hail Gareth Scahill's Seanad appointment
Castlerea Town Team chairperson, Susan Gaynor, says his promotion to the Seanad is very welcome.
Feb 8, 2025 12:12
LISTEN: Castlerea's Gareth Scahill "in complete shock" over Seanad appointment
The Fine Gael man was one of the Taoiseach’s 11 nominees for the Seanad yesterday.
Feb 8, 2025 09:46
Longford's Mall almost fully re-opened following storm damage
A number of trees have been down along the track recently however most have now been cleared.
Feb 8, 2025 09:41
Customers won't pay storm repair costs assures ESB
At one stage 768,000 premises were without electricity after the record-breaking winds of Storm Éowyn last month.
Feb 8, 2025 08:26Shannonside Newsletter
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