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Boil water notice issued for 4,400 customers in Castlerea area
The area is served by the Castlerea Regional Water Supply Scheme.
Mar 29, 2026 07:35
Local senator calls for driving test waiting times to be addressed
He says wait times in Roscommon were down at 6 weeks earlier this year however it's now back above 8 weeks.
Mar 28, 2026 12:52
First phase of major development at Center Parcs to be completed in the next year
The popular tourist attraction in Co. Longford is investing a further €100m in various developments at their Ballymahon site.
Mar 28, 2026 10:55
Over 30,000 fuel allowance recipients across local region
The Fuel Allowance is a payment to help with the cost of heating your home during the winter months.
Mar 28, 2026 09:19
Woman (40s) and teenage girl charged over Tipperary assault investigation
Scarlett Faulkner was attacked on the R494 near Birdhill village shortly after 5:30 that evening, and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Mar 28, 2026 08:08
Gardaí investigating assault on elderly woman at Longford Train Station
Gardaí say investigations are ongoing.
Mar 27, 2026 20:44
Increase in local families seeking support for loved ones' cocaine addiction
Mar 27, 2026 18:15
Gardaí attend scene of collision in Carrick-on-Shannon
It's been reported the collision caused heavy traffic and tailbacks in the area.
Mar 27, 2026 18:10
Local businessman urging hauliers to attend emergency fuel crisis meeting tomorrow
It follows Government excise duty cuts earlier this week.
Mar 27, 2026 18:06
Sod turned on new athletics track in Co. Roscommon
When completed, organisers say the development will provide a modern space for training, competition, and community activity.
Mar 27, 2026 17:13
Longford spokesperson renews call for ban on greyhound racing
It comes after Scotland and Wales voted to outlaw the sport last week.
Mar 27, 2026 15:54
Over 1,000 children across Roscommon-Galway wait a year for psychology services
That's according to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane who raised the issue with the Taoiseach in the Dáil this week.
Mar 27, 2026 13:41
Longford senator rejects claims filling stations are price-gouging
Petrol and diesel prices have surged since the Iran war - with both fuels going above 2 euro a litre.
Mar 27, 2026 13:37
Slight decrease in theft cases across Shannonside region last year
CSO figures revealed just over 1,290 cases of theft were recorded by Garda divisions in Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford.
Mar 27, 2026 13:33Shannonside Newsletter
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