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Roscommon TD calls for Rooskey bridge trial to be abandoned
There is anger in the village over a new one-way system for drivers on the bridge, to allow for a pedestrian walkway.
Sep 27, 2024 17:38
Relics of St Bernadette of Lourdes make historic visit to St Mel's Cathedral
They are going on a tour around Ireland and will visit Knock, Ballaghaderreen and Athlone in the coming weeks.
Sep 27, 2024 17:00
Longford man describes French bus crash that injured 10 Irish tourists
Tiernan Dolan was on the bus that was involved in the crash today near the Spanish border.
Sep 27, 2024 16:35
Significant fire risks in a local nursing home according to HIQA
It found there was a shortage of staff, with only five staff rostered on night duty to cover three floors.
Sep 27, 2024 13:28
Public meeting to take place in Rooskey regarding traffic system
It’s taking place in Rooskey Community Centre at 8.30 and is organised by Rooskey Residents Association.
Sep 27, 2024 13:25
Motorcyclist seriously injured in overnight crash in Longford Town
Emergency services attended the two vehicle crash on the Ballinalee Road in the town at 10pm last night.
Sep 27, 2024 13:21
Roscommon woman describes ordeal following recent break-in
Garda investigations are ongoing into the burglary in Flanagan's in Castleplunkett last Thursday morning at around 4 o'clock.
Sep 27, 2024 13:17
Garda Commissioner agrees to meet family of Liam Farrell
The 87-year-old died outside his Rooskey home in January 2020 and his family believes he was violently attacked.
Sep 27, 2024 13:07
Malachy Hand withdraws from Fianna Fáil selection for Roscommon-Galway
The Brideswell native said he made the decision due to the party's directive yesterday confirming it would only run one candidate in the forthcoming General Election.
Sep 27, 2024 11:22
Gardaí arrest three people in relation to Co. Roscommon burglaries
An investigation has also been launched into the theft of a vehicle from a private property in the county overnight.
Sep 27, 2024 10:48
Former MEP set to contest Sinn Féin Sligo-Leitrim selection convention
TD Martin Kenny will stand on the Leitrim side of the constituency, and the party will also select a Sligo candidate.
Sep 27, 2024 07:18
Commissioner orders review of garda investigation into Rooskey man's death
The Farrell family has welcomed the commitment from Drew Harris.
Sep 26, 2024 23:21
Garda search underway as fleeing burglars attempt to ram patrol car
The occupants of the car were disturbed during a break in and left the scene in a black VW Golf.
Sep 26, 2024 22:45
Rural crime spike in Roscommon raised in the Dáil this afternoon
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane brought the issue of falling Garda numbers in the region to the floor in the last hour following a spate of recent burglaries.
Sep 26, 2024 17:25Shannonside Newsletter
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