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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 12:18
Granard Gardaí arrest two men over four stolen motorbikes
They were arrested on Friday after Granard Gardaí stopped a vehicle transporting the stolen motorbikes near the Longford-Leitrim border.
Mar 22, 2026 12:13
Longford Ploughing Championships to kick off in Ballymahon later today
There are a variety of classes including tractor, horse and vintage ploughing as well as entertainment for kids.
Mar 22, 2026 09:27
Government accused of 'dithering' as fuel prices rise
The Tanaiste Simon Harris says the state will take steps on Tuesday to reduce prices at the pumps due to rising fuel prices from the Middle East conflict.
Mar 22, 2026 08:39
Over 7,300 cars across the region failed NCT so far this year
Castlerea had the highest pass rate in the region at 49.13%.
Mar 21, 2026 13:22
'Historic' convention on education begins in Athlone today
The convention - which is the first of its kind since 1993 - will examine strengths and challenges in the education sector between now and 2050.
Mar 21, 2026 11:56
Taoiseach name-checks 19th century Carrigallen woman during US visit
Micheál Martin name-checked Margaret Haughery, who has a statue erected in her honour in the US city for her charitable work.
Mar 21, 2026 11:35Shannonside Newsletter
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