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New social housing approved in County Roscommon
The approval in principal has been notified for the houses at the Paddock in Athleague.
Oct 19, 2023 16:22
Woman hospitalised following N4 road traffic collision this morning
The woman in her 60s received non life threatening injuries and was taken to Mullingar Regional Hospital for treatment.
Oct 19, 2023 16:22
Two Gardaí give evidence at Ashling Murphy murder trial
33-year-old Jozef Puska, of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co. Offaly, denies the murder of the schoolteacher along the Grand Canal in Tullamore on January 12th, 2022.
Oct 19, 2023 16:03
Motorist caught drug driving and speeding near Longford primary school
The car was found to be travelling at 96km per hour in a 50km per hour zone.
Oct 19, 2023 13:08
Green light for demolition of local power station
The planned demolition will include the boiler house, turbine house, bag filter house and associated 80-metre high stack among other structures.
Oct 19, 2023 13:08
Over 500 prisoners committed to Castlerea prison so far this year
The figures were released as part of the Irish Prison Service's annual report.
Oct 19, 2023 13:03
Gardaí renew appeal for information regarding Longford assault in August
A woman in her 50s was seriously assaulted in the early hours of Monday, the 7th of August.
Oct 19, 2023 12:09
Ombudsman highlights major issues for children in Direct Provision
The Children's Ombudsman has called on Government to ensure that children in Direct Provision are growing up in safe, secure environments.
Oct 19, 2023 08:12
Irish troops begin final training ahead of Lebanon UN deployment
The situation on the ground in Lebanon remains tense as Hezbollah and Israel have exchanged fire over the last week.
Oct 19, 2023 08:03
Roscommon man to be appointed as new Circuit Court Judge
The Boyle man is an elected member of the Council of the Law Society and a partner in the Callan Tansey law firm.
Oct 19, 2023 07:55
Murder trial hears from man who discovered Ashling Murphy's body
33-year-old Mr. Puska of Lynally Grove, Mucklagh, Co. Offaly, denies murdering Ms. Murphy on the 12th of January, 2022.
Oct 18, 2023 17:50
Statue honouring GAA legend to be unveiled next year
The stone statue of All-Ireland winning captain Jamesie Murray is being produced by Roscommon stonemason Mark Feeley and will be placed on the green in the village.
Oct 18, 2023 17:22
Man aged in his 90s dies in Leitrim house fire
Gardaí and emergency services responded to reports of a fire at a residence in Drumsna at around 10 pm yesterday evening.
Oct 18, 2023 16:19
Fianna Fáil has strayed from its roots says local TD and former party member
He resigned from the party proper in 2022 following the handling of a complaint made against him by a local Fianna Fail Councillor.
Oct 18, 2023 14:47Shannonside Newsletter
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