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New fire station on the way for Ballymahon
The announcement has been made the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage under the new Fire Services Capital Plan.
Apr 7, 2026 10:04
Fuel protest convoy heads for Dublin
Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín says today's protest is no surprise.
Apr 7, 2026 07:43
Only 55 working in roads policing units locally
The figure was revealed in a Freedom of Information request submitted by MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.
Apr 7, 2026 07:39
Fears over school transport amid fuel crisis
The cost of fuel is expected to soar to 2 euro 30 in the coming days due to the war in Iran.
Apr 7, 2026 07:29
Garda probe after man found dead near Roscommon/Sligo border
His body was discovered in Monasteraden, about four miles outside Ballaghaderreen, on Monday.
Apr 7, 2026 03:13
21 local hotels and guesthouses housing Ukrainian refugees
There are six hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs in Roscommon accommodating Ukrainians, with 186 beds in them.
Apr 6, 2026 13:18
New Roscommon Rose looks forward to representing the county in Tralee
Rebecca Collins from Kiltoom was selected as the Roscommon Rose last weekend at the selection night in the Abbey Hotel.
Apr 6, 2026 11:31
Over €7 million allocated to local authorities for community initiatives last year
The Community Services Programme (CSP) supports community-based organisations to provide local services and create jobs for people who may face barriers to work.
Apr 6, 2026 09:16
'Not much the Government can do about rising oil prices' - motoring expert
The cost of fuel is expected to soar to 2 euro 30 in the coming days due to the war in Iran.
Apr 6, 2026 08:01
Over 4,000 working family payment recipients across local region
The Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children.
Apr 5, 2026 14:37
Sinn Féin members to host 1916 Easter Commemoration in Drumshanbo
Meath East TD and Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education, Darren O’Rourke will deliver the keynote address.
Apr 5, 2026 12:34
Easter parades taking place across the region later today
There's one in Granard which is part of the town's Easter festival.
Apr 5, 2026 09:13
Over 500 homes across region still without power this morning
Storm Dave caused over 2,000 outages locally yesterday evening, with most of these restored this morning.
Apr 5, 2026 08:42Shannonside Newsletter
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