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Safety works to be carried out at Scramogue Cross in Roscommon
Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Roscommon County Council discussed Scramogue Cross, near Strokestown, today.
Mar 9, 2026 13:14
Local TD demands urgent help for businesses and commuters, as fuel prices soar
Strikes on oil infrastructure in the ongoing US Israeli war on Iran led to the spike in cost overnight.
Mar 9, 2026 13:09
Over 300 local people treated for heroin addiction last year
Nationally, 7,290 people were given opioid substitution treatment, under the medical card scheme, last year - up 96 from the previous year.
Mar 9, 2026 12:55
Over €6m for housing adaptation grants for Shannonside counties
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, announced the allocations this morning.
Mar 9, 2026 11:00
Leitrim third worst in Ireland for ghost estates
Fine Gael councillor Enda McGloin, from Drumshanbo, says it's a disappointing statistic.
Mar 9, 2026 09:53
Scrap carbon tax to deal with soaring fuel prices - Fitzmaurice
Crude oil prices have risen above 114-dollars a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Mar 9, 2026 09:13
'Dangerous' Roscommon crossroads to be discussed at key Dublin meeting today
Independent councillor Tom Crosby says there have been deaths and serious injuries in crashes at the cross.
Mar 9, 2026 07:44
Hundreds of locals stranded on homecare waiting lists
There are 1,380 people on the waiting list in the HSE West and North West area, which includes Leitrim and Roscommon.
Mar 9, 2026 07:21
Aurivo shareholders to discuss merger with Dale Farm today
Aurivo specialises in the production of liquid milk, powders and butter and has a state-of-the-art production factory in Ballaghaderreen.
Mar 9, 2026 07:18
Volunteers sought in Roscommon for over 50s mentoring service
It's designed to help people who want to feel healthier, but who lack the motivation, confidence or information to get moving.
Mar 8, 2026 15:08
Top local businesses honoured during Enterprise Week
Roscommon and Longford Local Enterprise Office's held their annual award ceremonies earlier this week.
Mar 8, 2026 12:33
Passengers advised of disruption to local train service
Both lines include stops in the Shannonside region.
Mar 8, 2026 09:26
Local MEP welcomes EU commitment to combat period poverty
A 2018 report found that up to 85,000 women in Ireland are at risk of period poverty, with 50 per cent of girls aged 12-19 experiencing challenges accessing products due to cost, stigma, or lack of education.
Mar 8, 2026 08:49
Government-chartered flight from Oman arrives in Dublin
The aircraft left Muscat in Oman yesterday afternoon and arrived shortly before five am, after a delay during a stopover in Cairo, with 200 people on board.
Mar 8, 2026 08:06Shannonside Newsletter
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