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Local region set to escape adverse weather
A status yellow rain warning has been issued for a number of counties in the east and south east this afternoon.
Mar 5, 2026 13:44
Fuel price increases hitting local customers
The ongoing situation involving Iran is already pushing up global oil prices, which is filtering down to the pumps locally.
Mar 5, 2026 13:42
Local learner drivers continue to wait for tests
The details were revealed by the Central Statistics Office this week.
Mar 5, 2026 13:40
Local motorists arrested for drug driving
The RSA and customs also detected a number of offences.
Mar 5, 2026 13:39
Oil price surge 'bears no reflection' to costs in Ireland
Fuels for Ireland insists the increases are 'absolutely in line' with wholesale international prices.
Mar 5, 2026 11:24
Dáil hears importance of post offices in the Shannonside region
17 post offices closed in counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon between 2015 and 2025.
Mar 5, 2026 08:20
Local Senator calls for card payments to be introduced on bus services
Fine Gael's Gareth Scahill raised the issue in the Seanad yesterday.
Mar 5, 2026 07:25
Two hospitalised following north Roscommon crash
The road has since fully reopened to traffic.
Mar 4, 2026 17:56
Local consumers feeling the pinch at the pumps
Increases of up to 16 cent per litre for motor fuel have been reported following the outbreak of war in Iran.
Mar 4, 2026 17:53
'Unacceptable delays' impact local cancer patients
Hundreds of patients in the region are waiting beyond recommended timeframes for a colonoscopy and radiation therapy.
Mar 4, 2026 17:51
Appeal issued over Carrick assault
The victim, a man aged in his 60s did not require hospital treatment at the time.
Mar 4, 2026 17:50
Chartered flight to evacuate Irish citizens from the Middle East
It’s planning to bus at least 280 people to Oman, where a chartered flight is set to leave for Ireland later this week.
Mar 4, 2026 17:49
Local residents warned of scam
People are being asked not return any unfamiliar calls or use any QR codes.
Mar 4, 2026 17:41
Gardaí issue appeal after spate of local burglaries
A number of incidents have taken place place in recent days.
Mar 4, 2026 13:22Shannonside Newsletter
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