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National Advocacy Service workers to protest in Roscommon this morning
Workers have not received a pay increase in 14 years despite a Labour Court recommendation
Jul 18, 2024 08:26
Investigations continue following Longford shooting
A man in his 70s was rushed to Mullingar hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Jul 18, 2024 07:54
Man (70s) hospitalised with serious injuries after shooting in Longford town
It happened in the Springlawn estate in the past hour.
Jul 17, 2024 20:46
Two thirds of Carrick Tidy Towns volunteers are Ukrainian
The group is busy preparing the town for the second round of judging for the Supervalu TidyTowns Awards later this year.
Jul 17, 2024 17:23
Two parish priests in Longford and Roscommon to retire, as replacements announced
Fr Patrick Lennon will retire as the parish priest in Dromard, in north Longford, after almost six years having been appointed in September 2018.
Jul 17, 2024 17:17
LISTEN: Urgent appeal for information after 6 week old foal taken in Leitrim
The purebred Connemara Palomino filly foal was taken in the early hours of Sunday morning in the Bornacoola area.
Jul 17, 2024 17:17
Members of the National Advocacy Service to protest in Roscommon tomorrow
Members of the National Advocacy Service are staging a protest at the Taoiseach's constituency office in Wicklow and Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphries' offices in Monaghan today, with protests planned in Roscommon Town Tomorrow.
Jul 17, 2024 17:12
Mullooly still undecided on whether he will vote for Ursula von der Leyen
Castlerea's Luke 'Ming' Flanagan has confirmed he will vote against her, along with Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowen, over her support of Israel.
Jul 17, 2024 17:04
Roscommon Cllr raises concerns over current power balance in the Chamber
Following the Roscommon County Council AGM in June Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and three Independents make up the majority group.
Jul 17, 2024 16:55
Power fault affecting boating facilities at Coosan Point near Athlone
It has advised users of the Shannon Navigation that a service block in the area is currently out of order.
Jul 17, 2024 13:30
Final works underway at new 50-bed ward in Ballinasloe
The €15 million project began construction in 2022 with a focus on future expansion possibilities a priority in its design.
Jul 17, 2024 13:22
Roscommon councillor calls for 'variable' speed limits outside schools
Fianna Fáil councillor Sean Moylan wants lower speeds enforced during drop off and collection times.
Jul 17, 2024 13:17
Carrick is becoming 'dysfunctional' as business closures continue, claims O'Hora
It comes after Kelly's Foodstore closed after 36 years last month, while Crumbs Sandwich Bar shut after 20 years.
Jul 17, 2024 13:17
Bus shelter urgently needed in Ballinamore - Prior
Fianna Fáil councillor Gary Prior is looking for a similar one to that on the Dromod Road in Mohill.
Jul 17, 2024 13:12Shannonside Newsletter
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