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Man charged following collision at a filling station in Roscommon Town
He's due to appear before Roscommon District Court later this month.
Jun 8, 2026 10:47
Fianna Fáil Councillor Sean McGowan set to become Carrick MD Cathaoirleach
The Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District is a one-year role that includes an allowance of €6,000.
Jun 8, 2026 08:20
Another Co. Roscommon school set to close this month
Drumboylan's imminent closure follows news last week that Slatta National School is to close by the end of June.
Jun 8, 2026 07:39
Positive news for local towns in latest Irish Business Against Litter report
Carrick on Shannon, which was named Ireland's Tidiest Town last year, comes in at tied 5th with Ballinasloe on the IBAL rankings.
Jun 8, 2026 07:22
Over 19,000 cars across region fail NCT in first five months of 2026
Castlerea had the highest pass rate in the region at 47.8 per cent.
Jun 7, 2026 14:53
Decision on multi-million euro development in Tarmonbarry due next week
The plans lodged by Tom Crosby include a restaurant, retail units and housing.
Jun 7, 2026 12:15
Footfall down in Frenchpark since opening of new N5 project
A 7km section of the major road project was opened by Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien earlier this year.
Jun 7, 2026 09:17
13 derelict site compulsory purchase orders issued locally since 2021
The figures have been published as part of an RTÉ Investigates report into dereliction and how it is being managed.
Jun 7, 2026 08:55
Social Democrats reach record high in opinion polls
The Social Democrats has reached a record high in the latest Sunday Independent / Ireland Thinks opinion poll.
Jun 7, 2026 08:12
Junior Transport Minister to officially open new cycleway in north Longford
Sean Canney will cut the ribbon on the Active Travel Scheme in Granard, from Market Street to Barrack Lane.
Jun 6, 2026 13:16
Athlone's first-ever Pride Parade to take place today
It's seen as a significant moment for the local LGBTQ+ community and their supporters.
Jun 6, 2026 11:06
Cruinniú na nÓg activities to kick off across the Shannonside region today
Lego making is one of the highlights in Co Longford, where a sculpture of St Mel's Cathedral will be unveiled.
Jun 6, 2026 10:10
Free electrical waste collection taking place in Strokestown today
The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland and Roscommon County Council, will take place at The Percy French Hotel in Strokestown.
Jun 6, 2026 09:07
Four in ten parents of children in religious schools prefer multi-denominational approach
Educate Together says that level of demand could support more than 12-hundred multi-denominational primary schools nationwide, yet there are currently just 155.
Jun 6, 2026 08:30Shannonside Newsletter
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