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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 07:57
Man (80s) dies after being struck by a car in Castlerea
The road is closed and emergency services are at the scene.
Jan 27, 2025 20:01
Local businesswoman says storm has heaped further financial pressure on hospitality sector
Lauren Fleming, who runs Nana Anne's Café in Knockcroghery, says she was forced to close over the weekend due to a loss of power.
Jan 27, 2025 18:59
Local MEP critical of Government's delay in requesting help from Europe after storm
The EU Commissioner for crisis management told MEP Ciaran Mullooly her department was not contacted by the Irish Government until Saturday.
Jan 27, 2025 17:19
Gardaí say death of a baby in Co. Longford not being treated as suspicious
Gardaí say their focus now is the preparation of a file for the Coroner's Court only.
Jan 27, 2025 16:53
Emergency response hubs being set up across the region
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group says these hubs are assisting people with their basic needs, including water, hot food, phone charging and access to shower facilities.
Jan 27, 2025 16:38
Roscommon pub and shop closed for four days due to power outage
Coffey's Pub and Shop in Lecarrow was without electricity since the storm hit on Friday morning.
Jan 27, 2025 15:01
Longford Mall remains partially closed this afternoon
The popular amenity is currently closed from the 5 aside pitches along the river towards the bottom loop of the park.
Jan 27, 2025 14:46
Roscommon man describes incident which saw his home severely damaged
Michael Connaughton described the devastating damage done to the roof of his home on the Joe Finnegan Show this morning.
Jan 27, 2025 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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