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Councillor calls for safety works to be completed at dangerous Roscommon road
Several serious crashes have take taken place there with TII agreeing to carry out works to improve safety at the crossroads on the N5.
Mar 27, 2026 13:29
Longford TD raises urgent concerns about 'mouldy and damp' state of local school
Cloontagh National School, located between Lanesboro and Ballymahon still awaits the delivery of a special classroom.
Mar 27, 2026 13:15
€1m winning Lotto ticket sold at an Athlone Service Station
The National Lottery say the ticket was sold at the Corrib Oil Service Station on the Ballymahon Road.
Mar 27, 2026 10:25
Hopes further road projects can come to fruition in Co. Roscommon
A section of the new N5 between Scramogue and Ballaghaderreen was opened by the Minister for Transport on Thursday.
Mar 27, 2026 08:23
Tánaiste says there could be positive news shortly on new fire station for Ballymahon
It’s after Longford-Westmeath TD Micheál Carrigy raised the issue in the Dáil.
Mar 27, 2026 07:39
Great excitement ahead of World Cup play-off tie - Roscommon woman in Prague
Only around a thousand away tickets have been made available to Irish supporters, but plenty more have made the long pilgrimage to cheer on the Boys in Green.
Mar 26, 2026 18:06
Local TD welcomes reopening of newly-refurbished surgical ward at Portiuncula
It is the hospital's only acute surgical inpatient ward.
Mar 26, 2026 17:57
New funding scheme launched to support local community centres
Community centres across the Shannonside region are being encouraged to apply for a new government investment of 25 million euro for upgrade and refurbishment works.
Mar 26, 2026 17:52
Roscommon Cathaoirleach pays tribute to those who passed away on the N5
A 7 kilometre stretch of the new road, bypassing Frenchpark and Sheepwalk was opened earlier by Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.
Mar 26, 2026 17:39
Elphin farmer jailed pending trial for animal cruelty charges - as bail revoked
Judge Kenneth Connolly said he believes the accused would continue to operate as he sees fit if granted continued bail.
Mar 26, 2026 16:14
Lotto player in Westmeath wins a million euro
They've become the sixth National Lottery millionaire of the year, after taking the top prize of the Lotto Plus 1 draw last night.
Mar 26, 2026 15:36
Plans lodged for major development at derelict building in Castlerea
Corlann, the new name for the Brothers of Charity, has lodged the plans with Roscommon County Council.
Mar 26, 2026 13:33
Calls for new public car park to be developed in Longford Town
Fianna Fáil Cllr Kevin Hussey is bringing forward a motion to next weeks Longford Municipal District meeting.
Mar 26, 2026 13:30
Over 7,500 incidents of crime reported across the region last year
CSO figures, released today, show recorded incidents fell for most offences in 2025.
Mar 26, 2026 13:26Shannonside Newsletter
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