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Local retained firefighters begin industrial action
Ballymahon firefighter Michael Farrelly highlighted how although the solution is not simple, they're confident one can be reached.
Jun 13, 2023 13:39
Minister praises Roscommon Credit Unions after ATM installations
Minister Carroll McNeill is holding a roundtable discussion with local credit unions today in Roscommon.
Jun 13, 2023 13:17
Exceedance of MCPA pesticide detected in Mohill Water Supply
Pesticides must only be used where strictly necessary and only after the possibility of using other control methods has been carefully considered
Jun 13, 2023 12:57
Local fire crews extinguish blaze at Boyle primary care centre
The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries are reported.
Jun 13, 2023 11:25
'Boy Racers' causing significant safety issues on Leitrim Roads says local Councillor
The local Councillor claims some of these drivers are modifying their cars after passing the NCT.
Jun 13, 2023 09:56
Oireachtas Committee on assisted dying to hold first public meeting today
TDs and Senators will hear from Department of Justice officials and the Irish Human Rights Equality Commission.
Jun 13, 2023 09:33
Inmate levels did not exceed bed capacity in Castlerea Prison last year
Overcrowding has become a serious concern in 2023 however, with dozens of prisoners sleeping on cell floors.
Jun 13, 2023 07:49
Amber alert issued for Ireland's electricity system due to low wind
Minister Eamon Ryan was asked whether the approval of new data centres should be slowed.
Jun 12, 2023 17:49
Tributes paid to Longford resident and former RTE presenter Aidan O'Hara
He worked at the national broadcaster for several years
Jun 12, 2023 17:33
Westmeath councillor calls for speed limit reduction on Athlone carriageway
The current speed limit on the relief road is 100 kilometres per hour.
Jun 12, 2023 17:23
Roscommon photographer nominated for national awards
A public vote is now open on the reach for the stars website with the winner being announced in July.
Jun 12, 2023 16:58
New Granard LGBT+ group to hold first meeting this week
The aim is to offer a safe, confidential, and supportive place for the teenagers to explore their identity.
Jun 12, 2023 13:53
158 inmates in Castlerea Prison waiting long term for psychiatric treatment
Separately, 78 prisoners were waiting for addiction services or treatments in the Roscommon Prison at the end of 2022.
Jun 12, 2023 13:41
Leitrim lake sees water quality improvements following barley straw project
Inland Fisheries helped Leitrim council put bales of barely straw on the lake in an effort to soak up some of the toxins.
Jun 12, 2023 13:28Shannonside Newsletter
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