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Diesel still costing over 210c a litre in many local stations - a week after excise cuts
While prices have fallen across the region, some stations are still charging 212.9 cents for a litre of diesel this morning.
Apr 1, 2026 08:11
Two Athlone millionaires in Lotto in one week - with ticket sold in Monksland
The National Lottery has revealed the winning ticket of Monday's Daily Million was bought in the Westmeath town.
Apr 1, 2026 07:43
46pc increase in local drivers given EV grants last year
Tarmonbarry councillor Tom Crosby says the grants should be higher to incentivise people to switch.
Apr 1, 2026 07:40
Only 581 gardai for 9,000 sq km in Roscommon/Longford
There are only 551 officers to cover 4,200 square kilometres in Westmeath and Meath.
Apr 1, 2026 07:33
Mother and sister of Enoch Burke arrested at Castlerea Prison
The High Court made an order for the arrest of Martina and Ammi Burke earlier this month, after they were found guilty of contempt of court.
Mar 31, 2026 17:44
Storm Éowyn aftermath still impacting Leitrim, Tánaiste told
Simon Harris held a meeting with Fine Gael members of Leitrim County Council and other local authorities last week.
Mar 31, 2026 17:23
Delight in Ballagh with €12m investment into dairy plant
Aurivo plans to install a a first-of-its-kind wood pellet burner and boiler system at its facility in the west Roscommon town.
Mar 31, 2026 17:19
U-turn on blister packs for vulnerable patients welcomed locally
The government initially decided the state would not cover the cost of the packs for medicines.
Mar 31, 2026 17:04
Liam Farrell's death could be upgraded to murder after exhumation, cold case expert reveals
Liam Farrell was found dead at the back of his house in Rooskey in January 2020, in a bloodied and bruised state.
Mar 31, 2026 16:58
Calls for action to be taken on Leitrim's pot hole problem
Leitrim's machine spends 6 weeks in each half of the county on separate occasions.
Mar 31, 2026 13:16
Funding cuts to hit local adult education services
The government previously introduced ESOL funding to support Ukrainian refugees who arrived after Russia's invasion.
Mar 31, 2026 13:12
Concern over Athlone e-scooter use
She says she came upon four e-scooters - two on the footpath and two on the road.
Mar 31, 2026 13:08
Local lotto players urged to check tickets
The winning Daily Million numbers for Monday's draw were: 2, 3, 5, 8, 12, 31 and the Bonus was 18.
Mar 31, 2026 13:05
Aurivo announces €12m investment in Ballaghaderreen facility
Once operational, the system is expected to cut carbon emissions by around seven thousand five hundred tonnes annually.
Mar 31, 2026 13:03Shannonside Newsletter
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