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Families to be housed in Castlerea refugee accommodation
13 families will be housed in the Riverwalk apartments from mid-June.
May 28, 2024 07:51
Local councillor says urgent funding for footpath repairs needed in Longford
She called on the council to discuss the provision of a dedicated budget for path repairs on an assessment of needs basis.
May 27, 2024 17:17
Drumshanbo employer says treatment of Ukrainian refugees locally is not acceptable
The Lough Allen Hotel has been accommodating 170 Ukrainian refugees for over two years.
May 27, 2024 17:08
Local Senator calls for update on Galway/Athlone cycleway
The 150 kilometre cycleway is part of a national route from Dublin to Galway, with the project moving through, Westmeath, Roscommon and Galway.
May 27, 2024 15:09
Release of draft report into treatment of Longford woman prior to her death
Bryonny Sainsbury passed away in August 2021, days after she was injured by her horse in Longford.
May 27, 2024 13:32
Local GAA club seek planning for major new development
Carrigallen GAA club in County Leitrim are looking to develop a multipurpose building to facilitate indoor training and the extension of the training field with perimeter fencing
May 27, 2024 13:29
New community nursing unit to give Carrick on Shannon jobs boost
The HSE has confirmed work will start on the community nursing unit on the Leitrim Road by the end of 2024.
May 27, 2024 13:05
Meeting to take place today to discuss plans for refugees in Castlerea
52 international protection applicants will be housed in the Riverwalk apartments from June 7th - despite protests recently.
May 27, 2024 12:27
Well known Roscommon town business property all set to change hands
It went on the market for €500,000 in January but has gone sale agreed for significantly more.
May 27, 2024 08:29
Families face difficulties accessing dentists who can work with special needs children
Children with autism already face significant costs for many treatments not currently provided under the public system according to Senator Carrigy
May 27, 2024 07:37
Calls for compensation for farmers affected by Lough Funshinagh flooding
Councillor Ward is also calling for financial help for the landowners whose farms have been flooded
May 27, 2024 07:25
Gardaí receive donation of equipment from Leitrim river safety organisation
Carrick on Shannon Rapid River Responders donated 30 throwbags and a defibrillator to Gardaí in the town on Friday.
May 26, 2024 14:34
Roscommon gears up for Africa Day 2024 celebrations
Last Monday night's official launch heard there would be a number of events taking place next week as part of the festival.
May 26, 2024 11:49
Forty years of musicals in Boyle to be celebrated tonight
The Ruby Anniversary Concert of Boyle Musical Society takes place in St Joseph's Church.
May 26, 2024 09:11Shannonside Newsletter
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