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Roscommon councillor calls for outdated water mains to be replaced
While he thanks the water repair workers for their efforts, Councillor Fitzmaurice urgently calls on Irish Water to start the replacement of the outdated water mains.
Sep 14, 2023 14:14
Energy company appeal local solar farm refusal
A renewable energy company is seeking to overturn Westmeath County Council's decision to refuse permission for a major solar farm project.
Sep 14, 2023 13:41
CSO reveals over 600 cars were sold in the region last month
Figures released show a total of 608 cars were sold across the region in August.
Sep 14, 2023 13:29
Biomethane produced in Longford could reduce carbon emissions
The industry would produce 18 Gigawatt hours of renewable gas and reduce carbon emissions by almost 5,000 tonnes a year.
Sep 14, 2023 13:16
Massive rescue operation underway in Libya following flooding
It's estimated around five thousand people have died, with at least 10 thousand missing.
Sep 14, 2023 09:24
Two alleged alien corpses shown to Mexican politicians
The mummified specimens were displayed in glass cases as part of a congressional hearing.
Sep 14, 2023 08:35
Plans approved for upgrade of popular Longford National School
The special needs unit includes a central activity space, multi-sensory room, office, storage, and toilets.
Sep 14, 2023 08:30
Man remanded in custody following Athlone drugs seizure
Shortly before 11am on Monday, Gardaí searched a car in the Ballymore area of the town and recovered quantities of Cocaine, Ecstasy and Cannabis.
Sep 14, 2023 07:49
Joe Finnegan joins IMRO Radio Hall of Fame
In his speech during the ceremony this morning, Joe paid tribute to the independent radio industry nationwide, and called for more supports for local and regional radio.
Sep 13, 2023 18:10
Roadworks due to begin in Roscommon Town later this month
The works are due to begin on the 25th of September.
Sep 13, 2023 17:13
Shannonside FM and Roscommon GAA win MacNamee Awards
The GAA has announced the winners of the MacNamee awards for 2021 and 2022.
Sep 13, 2023 16:42
Housing crisis continues affecting local college students
With only 68 rentable houses listed on Daft.ie across the entire Shannonside Northern Sound region, students are increasingly troubled by the lack of available accomodation.
Sep 13, 2023 13:29
Planning granted for 40 new apartments in Athlone
Westmeath County planners granted planning permission with 8 conditions attached.
Sep 13, 2023 13:18
Continuing increase in number of CAHMS refusals across the region
The CHO8 area, incorporating Roscommon currently has a 42% refusal rate, an increase from 35% last year.
Sep 13, 2023 13:07Shannonside Newsletter
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