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Interim plan for children's diabetes service in Mullingar hospital described as a "sticking plaster"
Hospital management say a skilled and experienced paediatric diabetes nurse will be available from today, to provide short-term support to parents.
Apr 15, 2024 13:22
Planning granted for new student housing development in Athlone
The development includes the construction of a new student housing scheme consisting of 26 apartments.
Apr 15, 2024 13:14
Battle to save homes in Curraghboy area from Lough Funshinagh continues
Roscommon County Council has closed the main Curraghboy to Athleague road while pumps are working around the clock to hold water back.
Apr 15, 2024 13:09
Government's Road Traffic Bill hasn't gone far enough according to a local TD
The new law's, which will now be forwarded to the President for signing, aims to reduce speed limits, reform penalty points, and have mandatory drug testing at the scene of serious crashes.
Apr 15, 2024 10:32
Investigation launched after suspected arson attack on potential refugee housing
The blaze broke out on Saturday at the site, where anti-immigrant protests were held in recent weeks.
Apr 15, 2024 09:32
Local Citizen Information Service to host will making advice event
The event takes place at the Landmark Hotel in Carrick on Shannon from 7 o'clock this evening.
Apr 15, 2024 09:19
Heartbreak in Roscommon as flood waters force families from homes
OPW Minister Kieran O'Donnell visited the area last week as all options are now being explored to save nearby homes and farms.
Apr 15, 2024 07:45
Rural drivers expected to be hit the hardest by fuel price increases
The price of a litre of petrol and diesel increased by 4 cent and 3 cent respectively on April 1st, with another similar hike planned for August 1st.
Apr 14, 2024 15:11
Former mayor of Boyle to contest in upcoming local elections
She was a former town councillor in Boyle, both as an Independent and for Sinn Fein.
Apr 14, 2024 12:09
Roscommon man 'met a great girl' after participation on Naked Attraction
The TV show sees naked contestants placed in pods before they're slowly revealed from the legs up.
Apr 14, 2024 09:09
Protest to stand against US military use of Shannon Airport
Major anti-war organisations throughout the country and the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign are supporting the campaign.
Apr 14, 2024 07:59
Funding of over €38,000 secured for local outdoor trails
It comes as Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced funding worth over €400,000 for the improvement of local outdoor trails.
Apr 13, 2024 13:11
"Huge housing crisis" in Roscommon, as 50 people wait 10 years for council home
In total, there are 756 people on the social housing waiting list in Co Roscommon.
Apr 13, 2024 11:37
Local authorities agree to work on solutions for Lough Funshinagh flooding
Local councillors as well as the Junior Minister for the OPW, Kieran O'Donnell, were present at the meeting.
Apr 13, 2024 11:09Shannonside Newsletter
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