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High commercial vacancy rates across the Shannonside region reported
Of the main urban areas in Roscommon analysed, Boyle had the highest commercial vacancy rate at 27.7% with Carrick on Shannon in Co. Leitrim had a rate of 16.9%.
Sep 17, 2024 13:38
Longford principal says Gardaí road safety talks hit home
That's the view of the Principal of Moyne Secondary School after the school featured on RTE's 'On the Beat' programme last night.
Sep 17, 2024 13:33
Just five priests under the age of 60 in Diocese of Achonry
Around 80 people attended a meeting in Strokestown last night to discuss the future of two local Dioceses.
Sep 17, 2024 13:21
Local councillor wants extra Garda resources for North Roscommon
Gardaí are investigating after Elphin Mart was broken into in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Sep 17, 2024 13:14
Around 80 people attend first meeting about the merging of Achonry and Elphin
It was hosted by Bishop Kevin Doran, who has led both dioceses since April.
Sep 17, 2024 11:06
Gardaí appeal for witnesses as another Roscommon business broken into
The region has been subject to several break ins targeted at commercial premises in the past number of weeks.
Sep 17, 2024 07:50
Roscommon Psychiatric Nurses to commence strike action today
The action will take the form of a work to rule by nurses in the areas affected.
Sep 17, 2024 07:45
LISTEN: Merging of Elphin and Achonry dioceses already a 'done deal', claim parishioners
There are 23 parishes in Achonry, but only five priests under the age of 60.
Sep 17, 2024 00:33
Cyclist who died in Castlerea named locally as Marcus Phelan
Gardai don't suspect foul play.
Sep 16, 2024 17:34
EV Charging Scheme funding announced for ten local sports clubs
The grants come from the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, a 15 million euro scheme to install new EV Chargers for club members and visitors.
Sep 16, 2024 17:19
Local distillery gets the go ahead to remodel former Methodist Church
The Shed Distillery had applied to convert the church in Drumshanbo in July and will now look to remodel it.
Sep 16, 2024 17:16
Roscommon woman says she's slowly making a full recovery from her ordeal in Dubai
Tori returned to her home in Boyle in July after the Dáil was told she was subjected to domestic violence in Dubai.
Sep 16, 2024 13:38
Derelict shopping centre currently on the market in Longford Town
The site, adjacent to the former Connolly Barracks is spread over two floors with close to 7,000 square metres of retail space and features a multi storey car park.
Sep 16, 2024 13:34
Local Cllr says time of the essence for temporary solution at Lough Funshinagh
Independent Councillor Laurence Fallon was reacting to news that a planning application would be made this week.
Sep 16, 2024 13:32Shannonside Newsletter
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