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Councillor says 'drugs are rife' locally as number of convictions rise
Locally, Roscommon District Court saw the biggest percentage increase last year, with the number of convictions doubling to 26.
Mar 23, 2026 13:42
New research shows Longford is the best county for learner drivers looking to pass their test
Research from 123.ie Insurance has ranked counties based on figures from the Road Safety Authority and the CSO.
Mar 23, 2026 13:35
Minister Dara Calleary launches 2026 Tidy Towns competition in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 13:29
Motorist in Sligo/Leitrim issued penalty points for speeding over the weekend
While conducting speed checks, the roads policing unit found a driver travelling at at 154 kph in a 100 zone.
Mar 23, 2026 13:17
New temporary location identified for Boyle library
The library which was located at King House, has been closed since a major oil spill at the grounds last year.
Mar 23, 2026 13:12
Long-term lease secured for Barley Harbour in Newtowncashel
The development is seen as a major step toward protecting the harbour and enhancing its use for the local community.
Mar 23, 2026 13:00
30 waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch figures have been published.
Mar 23, 2026 12:20
Number of drug convictions in local district courts increase in 2025
The data was provided to Fianna Fáil MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú.
Mar 23, 2026 09:39
Survey shows a third of 15 & 16 year olds in Roscommon have self-harmed at least once
Planet Youth and the Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force will discuss the findings at a Roscommon County Council meeting this afternoon.
Mar 23, 2026 08:16
New report shows house prices in the region continue to rise
That's according to the latest national survey from the Real Estate Alliance which looks at the average second-hand three-bed semi.
Mar 23, 2026 07:54
Tidy Towns competition set to be launched in Carrick on Shannon today
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 07:29
Display at local library to honour famous Roscommon boatbuilder
Lecarrow native Jimmy Furey was born on Sunday, March 29th 100 years ago and gained international fame for his craft.
Mar 22, 2026 14:46
Over €47 million paid in inheritance tax across local counties in 2024
Currently, a child is allowed to inherit €400,000 free of tax and any amount above that is taxed at 33 per cent.
Mar 22, 2026 14:23
Over 540 eviction notices issued to tenants across region last year
Data from the Residential Tenancies Board also shows the national average rent for new tenancies is over one-thousand-700 euro.
Mar 22, 2026 12:18Shannonside Newsletter
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