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Local senator makes plea to support young man with ASD
Kevin Sullivan cares for his 18 year old son Sean who lives with ASD and is non verbal.
Aug 29, 2024 08:28
International Protection applicants to be accommodated in Castlerea
The contract with this centre has been signed for a period of one year.
Aug 29, 2024 07:38
Funding for student digs being considered by education minister
The government has come under pressure over the price of purpose-built student accommodation and the lack of viable alternatives.
Aug 29, 2024 07:33
Carrigy calls for new Autism plan to be protected by law
Legislating it would mean the State would be legally bound to the 83 pledges contained in the strategy.
Aug 28, 2024 17:34
Roscommon Paralympian in action tomorrow
Richael Timothy, a former Roscommon Ladies footballer, will be competing in a number of cycling events over the coming days.
Aug 28, 2024 17:26
Leitrim councillor calls to limit air travel over environmental concerns
Councillor Des Guckian claims that the high number of flights passing over Leitrim and the surrounding region is resulting in the pollution of the surrounding country side.
Aug 28, 2024 13:54
Popular priest to leave south Roscommon parish next week
A recent petition received over 2,000 signatures calling on church leaders to allow Fr Michael Hickey to remain in the parish.
Aug 28, 2024 13:31
Roscommon sees second highest level of pub closures nationally
The county has seen 81 pub closures over the last 20 years which is a 31.9% drop.
Aug 28, 2024 13:25
Criticism of autism support services in County Roscommon
One parent has described supports in the west of the county as 'brutal'.
Aug 28, 2024 13:25
Mannok, formerly part of Quinn Group, sold to Turkish building materials company
According to a statement, the Mannok brand will also be retained and the business will continue to be led by local management.
Aug 28, 2024 11:43
Major step forward for Roscommon soccer club
Boyle Celtic football club is currently undergoing the major redevelopment of its grounds.
Aug 28, 2024 11:38
Gardaí in Ballinasloe seize car of young motorist following road offences
According to Gardaí, as they attempted to pull him in, the motorist 'took off like a rocket and refused to stop.'
Aug 28, 2024 07:17
Planning lodged for improvement works at TUS Athlone
The University caters for over 6,000 students on the Athlone Campus, with the majority returning on site next week.
Aug 28, 2024 07:15
Anti-social behaviour turning people away from popular local amenities
Issues with problem behaviour have been highlighted at the Royal Canal and the Albert Reynolds Peace Park.
Aug 27, 2024 17:48Shannonside Newsletter
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