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Roscommon pensioner set to lose homecare support for her disabled daughter
Mary Moore's 49-year-old daughter Martina gets home-help on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, but that's due to be cut later this month.
Jan 15, 2025 13:49
People in Roscommon face almost six month wait for driving test
New figures show the waiting time in this test centre is 24 weeks.
Jan 15, 2025 13:45
Gardaí in Ballinasloe appeal for information following alleged assault
The alleged assault took place in the Beechlawn Heights area in Ballinasloe on Monday night at around 11 o'clock.
Jan 15, 2025 13:42
LISTEN: South Roscommon woman faces cuts to her disabled daughter's vital homecare package
She currently gets care on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, but that’s set to be removed later this month.
Jan 15, 2025 13:39
Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply to customers in Co. Roscommon
Uisce Eireann also say that while works to resolve the issue continue, alternative water supplies will be available from 2pm today at Elphin Tower and at Main Street, Strokestown.
Jan 15, 2025 10:02
Local TD's expected to be appointed as Junior Ministers
Overnight Kerry TD's Michael and Danny Healy-Rae also confirmed a deal to support the new Government.
Jan 15, 2025 08:50
OPW Minister to visit Roscommon this morning
Minister Kieran O'Donnell will brief residents and local politicians on the issue in Roscommon's council chamber this morning.
Jan 15, 2025 07:42
Gardaí say they are investigating Longford town car fire
The fire broke out at a residential property at Old Ardnacassa on the Dublin Road at around 6.30 pm.
Jan 14, 2025 17:55
Investigation launched into death of protected White-Tailed Eagle near Mullingar
The protected animal was shot at Lough Owel and discovered in early December.
Jan 14, 2025 17:53
Longford town fire accused intends to face full criminal trial
The man's defence also indicated that they would lodge a motion to change the venue of any trial away from Longford.
Jan 14, 2025 17:49
Deal reached in Government formation talks
Local TDs Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Marian Harkin are expected to be appointed junior ministers under the deal.
Jan 14, 2025 17:18
Roscommon & Leitrim among most expensive counties to insure your home
A study by Peopl Insurance, reveals a 62% difference in property insurance rates, depending on address.
Jan 14, 2025 14:15
Close to 10,000 driving tests held in the region last year
New figures from the Central Statistics Office released this week breaks down the number of tests, the pass rate and the amount of test no shows per county.
Jan 14, 2025 14:11
Roscommon Cllr says public realm enhancement of Strokestown will prove popular
Cllr Tom Crosby was speaking as the local authority confirmed it was seeking a contractor for the €6m project.
Jan 14, 2025 13:57Shannonside Newsletter
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