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Local students attend session of Dáil na nÓg
Ireland's national youth parliament enables young people aged 12 to 17 to exercise their right in influencing decision-makers on the topics most important to them.
May 15, 2026 13:40
HSE admits major gap in adult SLT services
The post, unfilled since the 2023 Pay and Numbers Strategy was introduced, has yet to be replaced despite efforts to secure agency cover.
May 15, 2026 13:17
Funeral of popular Roscommon priest to take place tomorrow
Tributes have been paid to Rahara native Fr Michael Donnelly, who passed away on Wednesday.
May 15, 2026 13:15
Largely positive report for local nursing home
The centre previously had the capacity to provide accommodation for 60 residents, however, due to refurbishment work required, the occupancy was limited to 21.
May 15, 2026 13:14
Local ambulance staff say union talks are a step in the right direction
SIPTU and Unite trade unions have agreed to stand down a planned 48-hour strike by frontline ambulance staff next week.
May 15, 2026 13:10
Longford Women's Link reminds supports are available this Go Purple Day
Ireland is turning purple today for the sixth annual Go Purple Day, to raise awareness about domestic abuse and the supports available.
May 15, 2026 12:56
Over 40 patients waiting for bed at local hospitals this morning
34 patients were waiting at Sligo University Hospital.
May 15, 2026 11:50
British Ambassador to open Maria Edgeworth Festival later today
Her Excellency Kara Owen will preside over the launch at 12 noon in Edgeworthstown Library.
May 15, 2026 08:43
Tributes paid to popular Co. Roscommon priest who passed away this week
Fr. Michael Donnelly who was originally from Rahara, passed away on Wednesday.
May 15, 2026 08:15
Senator concerned about cost of insurance policies for local businesses
He says a Roscommon business's insurance is 40% higher than UK and EU competitors - despite having no claims.
May 15, 2026 07:36
Over 180 eviction notices issued locally
Under new reforms, landlords can only re-set the rent where it is below market rate at the end of each six-year tenancy.
May 14, 2026 17:43
Planned strike action by ambulance workers stood down
Union members staged a 24-hour work stoppage earlier this week in a dispute over pay and conditions.
May 14, 2026 17:41
Calls for coffee shop at Longford train station to be reopened
May 14, 2026 17:39
Calls for increased toilet facilities along the River Shannon
Currently, both Carrick-on-Shannon and Dromod have such facilities, which includes showers.
May 14, 2026 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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