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Local councillor says overgrown verges causing havoc for road users
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill says the issue has been raised with him a number of times since his election last month.
Jul 15, 2024 17:28
Concerns raised over insurance payouts by Roscommon County Council
Over 870,000 euro was paid out to 130 people, compared to less than 665,000 euro for 70 claims in 2022.
Jul 15, 2024 17:17
Two men sentenced following feud related incident in Co. Longford
The issue came to a head on the 24th of January 2022 when Gardaí received reports of a disturbance related to large gathering of people at Palace Crescent, Ardnacassa off the Ballinalee Road.
Jul 15, 2024 17:12
More travel warnings needed for Irish going to Dubai - Towey
The 28-year-old was charged with alcohol consumption and attempted suicide, after allegedly being the victim of domestic violence.
Jul 15, 2024 13:47
Keadue hall to reopen on Friday after €500,000 revamp
The 84-year-old centre now has a new roof and floor, improved insulation, an enlarged entrance and upgraded toilets.
Jul 15, 2024 13:23
Almost 5,000 people stranded on Roscommon hospital waiting lists
Over 3,800 are waiting for their first outpatient consultation and 793 are waiting for an inpatient surgery.
Jul 15, 2024 13:18
Garda patrols needed on Shannon crossing points over burglary spree - Fitzmaurice
TD Michael Fitzmaurice says it's needed because of the amount of crimes taking place during the day in Co Roscommon and other neighbouring counties.
Jul 15, 2024 13:15
Roscommon council settles seven footpaths claims for €355,000
The total amount settled by the local authority last year over insurance claims increased by almost a third last year.
Jul 15, 2024 13:09
Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital under pressure today
Across the region, 56 people are waiting for admission at local hospitals in the Shannonside Region.
Jul 15, 2024 11:20
Planning permission refused for telecommunications mast in Co. Westmeath
The plans were subject to significant local opposition with residents setting up a petition against the proposed tower signed by over 260 people.
Jul 15, 2024 11:12
Fundraising appeal for Tori Towey has raised over €6,000 so far
Tori returned home last Thursday after the Dáil was told she was subjected to domestic violence in Dubai.
Jul 15, 2024 08:48
Flaherty and Troy to make up two-man Fianna Fáil general election ticket in Longford-Westmeath
Athlone councillor Aengus O'Rourke pulled out of the race, after being nominated along with Flaherty and Troy.
Jul 15, 2024 08:20
58,000 patients languishing on waiting lists in Galway University Hospitals
Sligo University Hospital, meanwhile, has a total of 16,000 people on waiting lists.
Jul 15, 2024 07:12
Serious road-safety concerns in Boyle raised by former mayor
She says there are no footpaths on Felton Road and only one on Tarmon Road.
Jul 14, 2024 13:06Shannonside Newsletter
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