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Tánaiste fails to provide timeline on flood relief work during visit to Lough Funshinagh
Micheál Martin is meeting local residents and public representatives in Ballagh and Curraghboy in south Roscommon today.
May 22, 2024 13:10
Irish Rail apologise to those impacted by train delays last Sunday
Irish Rail also said it was not possible to source replacement buses as they were all in use due to the Bruce Springsteen concert taking place in Croke Park.
May 22, 2024 10:28
Department of Integration refuse to delay closure of refugee centre in Drumshanbo
The department is shutting several centres because of the state’s new policy of only offering refugees 90 days’ accommodation, and an increasing number of vacancies.
May 22, 2024 08:23
Tánaiste to visit Lough Funshinagh later today
The visit follows a private meeting on Sunday between the Taoiseach and members of the community affected by the rising waters
May 22, 2024 08:13
Roscommon's oldest man passes away aged 107
He was the second oldest man in the country and turned 107 in January.
May 21, 2024 17:39
Just a quarter of June election candidates are women locally
Independents out number the political parties with 25 candidates identifying themselves as non-party.
May 21, 2024 17:36
Tributes continue to pour in following passing of former Roscommon mayor
Paying tribute on social media, his son and former councillor Ivan Connaughton described him as a 'larger than life character'.
May 21, 2024 13:23
Over three thousand cars licensed locally for first time so far this year
The CSO report categorised data by fuel type, license authority, and month.
May 21, 2024 13:19
Planning permission lodged for new LIDL store in Ballymahon
The application also seeks the provision of car and cycle parking, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and roof mounted solar panels.
May 21, 2024 13:15
Two people hospitalised following road collision in County Roscommon
They were taken to hospital as a precaution and the road remains open.
May 21, 2024 13:12
Over thirty candidates to contest local elections in Roscommon
Boyle LEA has seen the biggest election pool, with 16 people in the race for 6 seats, with 11 in Roscommon looking to fill 6 seats there.
May 21, 2024 13:09
Local priest urges community in Drumshanbo to support Ukrainian families
The Department of Integration has decided to close the centre at the end of May as it has a significant number of vacancies.
May 21, 2024 13:06
Planning permission granted for extension at popular Leitrim distillery
Leitrim County Planners have given the go ahead to plans for a new two storey extension to the rear of the existing visitor experience building.
May 21, 2024 12:52
Taoiseach visits flood-hit families in south Roscommon
Works to install an overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh will not commence until next year at the earliest, according to OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell.
May 21, 2024 07:39Shannonside Newsletter
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