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Councillors presented with potential options for future of Rooskey Bridge
Local councillors have raised concerns over the issues facing vehicles on the bridge and the danger they could present to pedestrians crossing.
Feb 23, 2024 16:54
Local students win big at World Junk Kouture finals in Monaco
Mary McNulty, Martha Nugent and Vanessa Kielty from Elphin Community College in County Roscommon won the STEAM Award together with Microsoft.
Feb 23, 2024 15:30
€63 million allocated to construction of local road
The works are expected to be substantially completed by October 2027.
Feb 23, 2024 13:13
Longford senator says full transparency now needed at RTÉ
Senator Micheál Carrigy says that more questions remain than answers.
Feb 23, 2024 13:06
Over €140,000 worth of cannabis seized in Athlone
The illicit drugs were discovered in parcels originating from Spain.
Feb 23, 2024 12:54
Chair of RTE Board resigns following Media Minister's TV interview
The RTE Director General Kevin Bakhurst described her as 'an excellent Chair', who would be sorely missed.
Feb 23, 2024 08:57
Embattled N4 Road project sees 1.4 million euro boost
Calls have been made at every level with local Councillors, Senators and TDs pushing for movement on the scheme.
Feb 23, 2024 07:47
Cancer support services shocked at plans to cut supports for women who've undergone a mastectomy
It was revealed yesterday that the allowance for specialized bras for women recovering from a mastectomy would be reduced.
Feb 22, 2024 16:29
Close to €83m worth of funding announced locally for road projects
Roscommon received the highest amount in the region with almost 73 million euro.
Feb 22, 2024 16:09
Over 4,500 Ukrainians have arrived in the region since the war began
Figures have been released by the CSO up to the 4th of February.
Feb 22, 2024 15:14
Calls for supports for rural shops to participate in Deposit Re-turn scheme
The voucher can only be redeemed in the same store as where the return was carried out.
Feb 22, 2024 15:08
Local council targeted in €500,000 payment fraud
It's understood the transaction took place in January and has cost the council €515,000.
Feb 22, 2024 13:05
Close to 2,000 homes sold in Shannonside region last year
According to figures released by the CSO, Roscommon saw the highest amount of homes sold last year in the region with 944.
Feb 22, 2024 11:18
Close to 5,000 jobs supported by Enterprise Ireland locally
Nationally, over 225,000 jobs were supported by 4,451 Enterprise Ireland companies.
Feb 22, 2024 08:19Shannonside Newsletter
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