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Government urged to provide funding for unfinished estates in Co. Roscommon
Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice raised the issue at today’s meeting of Roscommon County Council.
May 25, 2026 17:15
Councillors say they won't support plans for wind farm in West Roscommon
It follows Chief Executive Shane Tiernan’s report on the development of eleven turbines in the Frenchpark and Ballinagare areas.
May 25, 2026 17:10
Local councillors delay approval of Drumshanbo town junction upgrade scheme
The Part 8 proposal involves junction tightening and pedestrian priority works at six locations across the town.
May 25, 2026 16:58
Over 1,000 local students left school without doing Leaving Cert in space of five years
These figures were sought by Independent TD for Dublin Bay North, Barry Heneghan.
May 25, 2026 16:49
Hot spell won't last until bank holiday weekend
People across the Shannonside region are making the most of the warm May sunshine.
May 25, 2026 13:37
Athlone Green City plans will take time to progress - Boxer
Developer Sean Mulryan and Ballymore hope to complete the project by 2040.
May 25, 2026 13:33
€7m overhaul of derelict Ballinamore courthouse to go to planning
A feasibility study previously examined how it could be used for the community - including a John McGahern cultural experience.
May 25, 2026 13:30
Almost 100 children living in IPAS centres in Roscommon
These asylum-seekers are being accommodated in four centres across the county.
May 25, 2026 13:20
Cost of living a big factor in Fianna Fáil's by-election losses - Daly
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 13:17
Roscommon council expected to confirm opposition to big wind farm
An Coimisiun Pleanála will decide whether to give it planning permission, but the council has been asked for their view.
May 25, 2026 13:09
Construction works officially underway at Athlone Castle
OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran attended this mornings launch along with local councillors.
May 25, 2026 11:51
Longford senator backs Martin to continue as Fianna Fáil leader after by-election flops
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 09:18
Temperatures to soar to 27C today as hot spell continues
Temperatures peaked at 24.9C yesterday, with the good weather expected to hang around until at least Wednesday.
May 25, 2026 08:25
Council to look at two-hour parking spaces for Boyle
It costs up to €4.50 a day to park at Boyle train station, but many people are parking all day on nearby streets for free.
May 25, 2026 08:20Shannonside Newsletter
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