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Former Boyle Mayor backs plans for new hostel in the town
Proposals for the redevelopment have been lodged with Roscommon County Council by Aaron Sharkey.
Mar 26, 2026 13:24
Sinn Féin TD says Garda model is 'broken' in Roscommon-Longford
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke was speaking in the Dáil yesterday during a debate about An Garda Síochana.
Mar 26, 2026 13:15
Transport Minister officially opens section of new N5 bypass
It's part of the wider 34-kilometre project which will also bypass Ballinagare, Tulsk and Strokestown.
Mar 26, 2026 13:04
Gardaí warn locals of suspicious vehicle in Carrick-on-Shannon area
They are reporting a brown 2026 landcruiser driven by a man selling knives and tools.
Mar 26, 2026 11:53
House prices across region still among lowest in the country
The latest Daft.ie report shows market prices in counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen an increase.
Mar 26, 2026 10:55
Section of new N5 bypass to open later today
Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien will cut the ribbon on the 7-kilometre stretch from Ballinagare to Tibohine.
Mar 26, 2026 08:15
Roscommon Gardaí arrest man following theft at local shop
He was subsequently charged this week and remanded in custody.
Mar 26, 2026 08:12
Planning sought to turn former Boyle Post Office into a hostel
The proposals are being lodged with Roscommon County Council.
Mar 26, 2026 07:25
Local authority rejects request to tar areas outside houses in rural areas
He wants them to surface dress the area set back outside houses on roads which are on the roads program.
Mar 25, 2026 17:20
Funding cuts to hit local adult education services
The government previously introduced ESOL funding to support Ukrainian refugees who arrived after Russia's invasion.
Mar 25, 2026 17:18
Leitrim patient's wait for cancer treatment raised in the Dáil
The long travel distances and difficulty accessing timely care are said to add significant stress for patients and families.
Mar 25, 2026 17:16
Almost 1,000 mental health cases triaged at Portiuncula
In total, there were 1460 assessments undertaken in the ED in 2025 by the Mental Health team.
Mar 25, 2026 13:33
Figures show lengthy chemo wait for local patients
According to The National Cancer Control Programme, more than 90 per cent of patients should begin therapy within 15 working days.
Mar 25, 2026 13:29
Survey highlights domestic violence exposure among Roscommon teens
The Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force conducted this Planet Youth survey, with 659 15 and 16-year-olds in Roscommon responding.
Mar 25, 2026 13:24Shannonside Newsletter
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