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General Election candidate says he's rebuilt his life since jail sentence over 20 years ago
He was found guilty of conspiring to steal a government pay order worth over €34,000, and two counts of handling government pay orders worth over €64,000 in 1997.
Nov 18, 2024 13:45
Sinn Fein leader says her party would open new Garda stations in Co. Roscommon if elected to government
139 Garda stations were closed around the country over 10 years ago, including six in Co Roscommon.
Nov 18, 2024 13:42
24/7 protest ongoing at site in Athlone due to accommodate up to 1,000 refugees
The Department of Integration wants to accommodate the refugees in Lissywollen - initially in tents and later in modular units.
Nov 18, 2024 13:38
Over 130 staff at St. Christopher's in Longford begin industrial action today
The centre on the Battery Road in Longford Town provides a community-based service for people with intellectual difficulties.
Nov 18, 2024 13:35
Snow and Ice warning issued for Co. Leitrim this evening
The Status Yellow alert will come into effect at 7pm this evening, and remain active until 8am tomorrow morning.
Nov 18, 2024 10:35
Planning permission sought for Stonepark housing development
Longford county planners have received the application and are due to make a decision in the coming months.
Nov 18, 2024 08:19
Sinn Fein criticises Government over failure to deliver Roscommon rehab unit
It was due to be a 20-bed specialist unit, but it has stalled despite an 8 million euro allocation.
Nov 18, 2024 08:16
Massive Ballaghaderreen fire may have been started maliciously
Sources say foul play cannot be ruled out.
Nov 17, 2024 22:01
Former cathaoirleach praises prompt response to Ballaghaderreen fire
Four fire brigades and local Gardaí were at the scene when the fire broke out shortly before 8pm.
Nov 17, 2024 12:41
Local audiologist awarded at this year's All-Ireland Business Foundation
Founded by audiologist Ann Marie Kelly, the business offers a comprehensive range of audiological services at their Co. Roscommon base.
Nov 17, 2024 12:15
Calls for Ballinamore Ambulance Centre to be established
Deputy Marian Harkin says current ambulance response times in Leitrim are unacceptable.
Nov 17, 2024 09:49
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The RSA is asking all road users to use today day to reflect on their road behaviours.
Nov 17, 2024 08:36
INTERVIEW: Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald addresses Roscommon issues on visit to Castlerea
The general election is less than two weeks away.
Nov 16, 2024 23:26
Large fire in former pub in Ballaghaderreen
Three fire brigades are at the scene, while gardai are also there.
Nov 16, 2024 21:14Shannonside Newsletter
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