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PODCAST: Vehicle protest under way on N4 near Dromod
A number of vehicles are parked in one lane, in a 'standstill' demonstration.
Apr 13, 2026 13:02
Gardaí arrest man in his 30s over two robberies at Mullingar businesses
Gardaí were alerted to a robbery on Castle Street at approximately 4:30pm on Sunday afternoon.
Apr 13, 2026 10:50
LOCAL REACTION TO FUEL CUTS: Roscommon IFA says they aren't enough for farmers
Carrigallen councillor Paddy O'Rourke says the green diesel cut is a disappointment to farmers.
Apr 13, 2026 08:28
Over 250 EV grants awarded in Shannonside region last year
An electric vehicle or EV has an electric motor that is powered by a battery which is charged by an external source of electricity.
Apr 13, 2026 07:21
Petrol and diesel cut by another 10c a litre, in major government announcement
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has just announced the news.
Apr 12, 2026 18:15
PODCAST: Hundreds march in Roscommon to support fuel protests
They marched from the town's livestock mart from 11 o'clock this morning.
Apr 12, 2026 17:00
Traffic delays as major protest ongoing between Carrick and Rooskey
This is causing significant traffic delays in both directions of the road, especially eastbound near Rooskey.
Apr 12, 2026 15:03
Over 1,300 vehicles licensed across Shannonside region last month
The data was revealed in a CSO report recently.
Apr 12, 2026 14:44
PODCAST: Carrick fuel protesters call for urgent action, as around 400 attend peaceful walk
In this podcast, several people said the fuel situation is a serious crisis.
Apr 12, 2026 13:52
LISTEN AND WATCH: Around 400 people attend peaceful fuel protest in Carrick
Dozens of the protesters carried tricolours.
Apr 12, 2026 12:48
Hundreds come out in support of fuel protests in Roscommon Town
Tractors and vehicles drove in protest, while locals walked and cheered them on along the streets of the town.
Apr 12, 2026 12:41
Rossies in New York for opening Connacht championship match tonight
The Rossies take on New York at 8pm Irish time with live coverage on Shannonside Sport.
Apr 12, 2026 12:11
Gardaí clear blockades on O'Connell Street
Local MEP Ciaran Mullooly says support for the protesters is still strong.
Apr 12, 2026 08:42
Cabinet to meet this afternoon to discuss ending fuel protests
It comes as the protests enter a sixth day across the country.
Apr 12, 2026 08:24Shannonside Newsletter
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