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Status Orange wind warning issued for the region this Friday
Met Éireann says Friday morning will see severe, damaging and destructive winds with gusts of up to 130 kilometres per hour widely across the country- and even higher gusts for a time.
Jan 22, 2025 10:16
CCTV a vital weapon in tackling local dumping says outgoing Green Minister
Many parts of Co. Roscommon has seen illegal dumping take place over the past number of years.
Jan 22, 2025 08:26
Potential return of Town Council's being welcomed locally
Former Longford Councillor Gerry Warnock previously branded the 2014 abolition of the councils as 'political vandalism'.
Jan 22, 2025 07:47
PODCAST: Outrage in Mohill over public realm enhancement plan
Independent councillor Enda Stenson backed the public realm enhancement project and is playing down the controversy.
Jan 21, 2025 20:42
CEO of North Midlands Credit Union welcomes commitments in programme for Government
The incoming Government has committed to retaining a dedicated Minister for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance.
Jan 21, 2025 16:27
Longford teacher expresses concern over potential AI use in schools
It comes as academic expert Professor Damian Murchan suggested in an article in the Irish Independent that Leaving Cert students should be examined on their use of AI.
Jan 21, 2025 16:21
People asked to keep eyes open for missing Cockatoo in Roscommon
Georgie is a Galah cockatoo, who lives with his owner on the Galway Road in Roscommon Town.
Jan 21, 2025 13:52
Hope's for release of Elphin resident imprisoned in Iraq take a blow
Robert Pether was sentenced to five years in jail in April 2021 after a contractual dispute between his employer and the Government in Iraq.
Jan 21, 2025 13:46
Gardaí investigating alleged assault on elderly woman in Co. Roscommon
The woman aged in her 70s was brought to Sligo University Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Jan 21, 2025 13:41
Funeral of former Roscommon footballer taking place this morning
Martin represented Roscommon GAA at Minor, U-21 and Senior levels which included winning a Connacht Senior Football Title in 1991.
Jan 21, 2025 11:06
Newly co-opted Councillor sets sights on city status for Athlone
John was co-opted onto Westmeath County Council to replace Kevin 'Boxer' Moran following his election to the Dail.
Jan 21, 2025 07:45
Leitrim meeting to discuss concerns over future power and water outages
Heavy winds are expected to result in more outages towards the end of the week.
Jan 21, 2025 07:27
Leitrim Cllr calls for full time Irish Language Officer to be put in place
Sinn Féin Cllr Cormac Flynn brought forward a motion to last week's Leitrim County Council meeting.
Jan 20, 2025 17:48
Edgeworthstown moves closer to having new primary care centre
The development of a dedicated healthcare facility in Edgeworthstown has been the ambition for local politicians for years.
Jan 20, 2025 17:40Shannonside Newsletter
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