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Locals parades hailed as roaring successes
Mar 18, 2026 13:46
Further celebration of Carrick's TidyTowns success
The 2026 national Tidy Towns competition will be officially launched next Monday.
Mar 18, 2026 13:43
Wide-ranging benefits from Drumshanbo project
When complete, it will transform the former Bank of Ireland building and adjoining vacant properties on Main Street into a modern working hub.
Mar 18, 2026 13:41
Region set for more settled conditions
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen torrential downpours and weather warnings in recent weeks.
Mar 18, 2026 13:40
Funeral details confirmed for N4 crash victim
A native of Poland, he had been residing in the Cam area of Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford, at the time of the incident.
Mar 18, 2026 13:37
Figures show sharp rise in local property prices
The Central Statistics Office have published their latest figures.
Mar 18, 2026 13:35
Apartment development earmarked for disused chapel
Saint Michael’s Chapel in Newtownforbes has stood empty for roughly 20 years.
Mar 18, 2026 11:19
Almost 50 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO has published it's latest Trolley Watch report.
Mar 18, 2026 11:15
Carrick set for national TidyTowns launch
Carrick-on-Shannon was crowned Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025.
Mar 18, 2026 07:51
Construction set to begin on south Roscommon solar farm
The project is due to be operational by 2028.
Mar 18, 2026 07:27
Driver hospitalised after four-vehicle crash in Carrick
Three cars and a van collided on the Leitrim Road at around 1.30pm on St Patrick's Day.
Mar 18, 2026 06:05
Local council delegations celebrate Patrick's Day in New York
Cathaoirleach Liam Callaghan and chief executive Shane Tiernan were among those to represent Roscommon County Council.
Mar 17, 2026 19:41
WATCH: Funny reference to Boyle's Aldi controversy in St Patrick's Day parade
A golf buggy had a sign that read: 'Can't PLAN anything in this OFFALY bad weather.'
Mar 17, 2026 18:01
WATCH: Hundreds attend Carrick's St Patrick's Day Parade as 'winning teams' celebrated
The major event, held in rainy conditions, was led by grand marshal Kathleen Coleman, a founding member of Carrick-on-Shannon Tidy Towns, who won the overall competition for the first time in history last year.
Mar 17, 2026 14:34Shannonside Newsletter
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