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Divine Word Missionaries say they won't agree to housing more refugees in Donamon
It comes following a public meeting in response to requests from the Department of Integration to expand their current arrangement around the accommodation of Ukrainian refugees.
Oct 22, 2024 07:21
Young man who died tragically after east Galway crash named as Simon Quinn
He was the driver of a car that was involved in a single-vehicle collision at Ballintava, Dunmore, last Friday at around 2.30am.
Oct 21, 2024 20:56
Customs officers seize illegal fuel from Roscommon filling station
Revenue has confirmed that as part of an intelligence-led operation, it seized suspected laundered fuel at the premises.
Oct 21, 2024 18:16
School secretary pay agreement a 'positive step', says local TD
This arrangement comes as part of a package of measures following engagements with the Workplace Relations Commission.
Oct 21, 2024 17:34
Opposition to plans for refugee accommodation at Donamon Castle
Public meeting tonight following approach from Department of Integration.
Oct 21, 2024 17:29
Over 700 premises in the region remain without power this evening
Regional manager at ESB Networks, Siobhan Wynne, says crews will be working late into the evening to restore power:
Oct 21, 2024 17:04
Roscommon council pays tribute to outgoing minister Heather Humphreys
Fine Gael colleague, Councillor Liam Callaghan, made the proposal at today’s council meeting and it agreed by members.
Oct 21, 2024 16:52
LISTEN: Deep sadness at first Roscommon council meeting since John Naughten's death
A minute’s silence was observed at this afternoon’s meeting, which was also adjourned for 20 minutes as a mark of respect.
Oct 21, 2024 16:21
Man in his 20's dies following crash in Dunmore last Friday
Gardaí are investigating after a car was involved in a single vehicle collision on the R360 at Ballintava, Dunmore, in the early hours of Friday morning.
Oct 21, 2024 15:49
Well-known Athlone Butchers set to close after 75 years
Horan's Pork Shop on Church Street said the shop is no longer viable due to changes in trade and in Athlone as a town.
Oct 21, 2024 14:19
Senator Eugene Murphy expecting Fianna Fáil decision within next 48 hours
He's hoping the party will add him to the ticket in Roscommon-Galway, so he can run alongside Ballygar GP Martin Daly.
Oct 21, 2024 14:12
12pm update: 1,500 local homes and businesses still without power
The ESB is hoping to restore power to all by this evening.
Oct 21, 2024 12:25
Two former Longford councillors paid combined total of €144,000 in retirement gratuities
Four other former councillors, who exited the council in June, will receive retirement payments when they reach 50 years of age - Gerry Warnock, Colin Dalton, Gerard Farrell and Colm Murray.
Oct 21, 2024 11:49
Roscommon council can't find contractor for Athlone flood works - three years after funding allocation
In 2021, the council received an offer of €350,000 from the Office of Public Works to defend flooding in Bogganfin. which borders Westmeath.
Oct 21, 2024 11:39Shannonside Newsletter
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