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Hopes newly launched training course to cut prisoner re-offending rates
The Retrofit Skills Course will be piloted in Wheatfield and Midlands prisons.
Feb 26, 2024 08:52
Carrigy defends Media Minister over comments on former RTE Chair
Catherine Martin's televised comments led to the resignation of the former Chair of the Board.
Feb 26, 2024 08:14
Workshop on Dragonflies and Damselflies to take place in Roscommon this summer
Participants will look at the features used to identify Ireland's Dragonfly and Damselfly species.
Feb 25, 2024 12:46
Planning sought for extension of Longford national school
Longford county planners are due to decide on the application in April.
Feb 25, 2024 12:12
Former local Minister shoots down idea of single River Shannon authority
Several local and national representatives have previously called for such an organisation.
Feb 25, 2024 09:19
Maintenance work on Longford public toilet set to commence next week
The council has confirmed the maintenance contractor and owner of the facility has made arrangements for repair.
Feb 24, 2024 14:24
Planning sought for new water treatment plant in Roscommon
Plans include the demolition of the existing wastewater treatment plant and the construction of a new plant.
Feb 24, 2024 11:13
Major fundraiser for Longford Swimming Club to take place today
During the 24 hours, swimmers will be aiming to complete a swim a river challenge.
Feb 24, 2024 09:13
An Post confirm plans to maintain Roscommon Post office in current location
In a statement, An Post has said that they will seek expression of interest for a partner Postmaster to run the Roscommon office in the coming days.
Feb 23, 2024 17:50
Rents across the region experience some of the largest increases nationally
Rents in Roscommon were up 15.2%, Longford was up 14.8%, and Leitrim was up 13%.
Feb 23, 2024 17:03
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 13:06Shannonside Newsletter
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