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'Justice at its best' - reaction to sentencing over Roscommon burglary spree
Eugene Traynor, 48, with an address at Aderrig Square, Adamstown, Lucan, Co Dublin, was jailed for six and a half years.
Mar 13, 2026 07:25
Roscommon driver with suspected false driving licence expected to face court
The driver was found to have no insurance and was also suspected to be a false driving licence.
Mar 13, 2026 07:20
Disgust over latest littering episode in west Roscommon town
Large quantities of litter and waste has been discovered at the rear of a house in the town.
Mar 12, 2026 17:30
Enoch Burke transfer from Castlerea Prison to be decided next week
The teacher will find out next week if his challenge against the transfer has been successful.
Mar 12, 2026 17:27
Local MEP seeks meeting with Pieta CEO over Athlone centre closure
News emerged this evening that the organisation's centre on Sean Costello Street in the Midlands town is set to close as its services move to an outreach model.
Mar 12, 2026 16:40
Lotto win for lucky Athlone player
A player scooped €250,000 in Wednesday's Lotto Plus 2 draw.
Mar 12, 2026 14:52
‘An audacious night of ransacking and thieving' - Dublin man jailed for six and a half years for Roscommon burglary spree
The court heard it was ‘an audacious night of ransacking and thieving around the county of Roscommon’.
Mar 12, 2026 14:18
Outdoor amphitheatre on the way for Lanesboro
An Coimisiúin Pleanála has given the green light to the 500-seater project put forward by Longford County Council.
Mar 12, 2026 13:17
Calls for county Longford tractor training school
Those aged 16 and over are legally permitted to driver the vehicles at the present.
Mar 12, 2026 13:14
Over 15,000 Irish passports issued locally in 2025
Data came from the Department of Foreign Affairs and was published by 7LÁ.
Mar 12, 2026 13:12
Darkness into Light to return to Boyle
The annual fundraiser sees hundreds across the region walk at sunrise for suicide prevention charity Pieta.
Mar 12, 2026 13:10
Adverse weather on the way for local region
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are all under status yellow rain and wind warnings.
Mar 12, 2026 13:07
HSE CEO reiterates apology to family of Bryonny Sainsbury
On Wednesday, the HSE and Health Minister issued a joint public apology into the death of Bryonny which took place in 2021.
Mar 12, 2026 13:06
Status yellow snow and ice warning issued for Co. Leitrim
Met Éireann is warning showers may fall as sleet or snow with some accumulations possible on high ground.
Mar 12, 2026 11:14Shannonside Newsletter
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