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An Coimisiún Pleanála rejects controversial plan for Roscommon IPAS centre
There are proposals to turn it into an IPAS centre, with up to 17 asylum-seekers housed in around eight bedrooms.
Jun 5, 2026 09:37
Mullooly and Fitzmaurice meeting food-safety bosses today about Brazilian beef
Two Independent Ireland politicians - MEP Ciaran Mullooly and TD Michael Fitzmaurice - are meeting the chief executive of the Food Safety Authority of Ireland, Greg Dempsey, today about the issue.
Jun 5, 2026 07:24
40pc of local babies were born outside marriage last year
There were 486 births by Longford mothers last year - with almost 43 per cent outside marriage.
Jun 5, 2026 07:18
No injuries reported following crash near Athlone
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene.
Jun 4, 2026 17:21
Leitrim music festival organiser says they'll try recoup Tickets.ie money
It follows the confirmation this week that the ticket platform has ceased trading and will now enter receivership.
Jun 4, 2026 17:19
Ireland referred to EU court over peat extraction
Earlier this year, the EPA said this year that illegal large-scale extraction of peat was "widespread".
Jun 4, 2026 15:33
Rise in visitor numbers to Boyle Abbey and other local sites
The Office of Public Works says 13.4 million people visited its heritage sites across the country in 2025.
Jun 4, 2026 15:28
Concern raised over number of older people taking their own lives in Roscommon
New figures show 132 people in the Shannonside region died by suicide over the past 10 years.
Jun 4, 2026 15:23
Action needed to address speeding outside Roscommon schools - Scahill
Gareth Scahill is worried about Threen National School in Castlerea and Ballybay National School in south Roscommon.
Jun 4, 2026 13:31
Opening date set for Castlerea swimming pool
There were 20,000 visitors to the popular amenity in west Roscommon last year.
Jun 4, 2026 13:30
132 local people have taken their own lives over past decade
The vast majority - over 78 per cent - were male, with 103 males and 29 females.
Jun 4, 2026 13:24
Gerry Hagan to become Longford's next first citizen
He'll hold the position for one year and will get an allowance of €20,000.
Jun 4, 2026 13:17
Carrick meeting to discuss Nature Restoration Law
Farmers will hear directly from the National Parks and Wildlife Service on the proposals and their potential impact.
Jun 4, 2026 13:16
Funeral of Harry Crowley hears of his love of sport and farming
Large crowds gathered at St Patrick's Church, Clooneycolgan to pay their respects.
Jun 4, 2026 13:13Shannonside Newsletter
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