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Co. Longford town set to see new recreational space developed
Edgeworthstown was one of four locations included in a new funding programme by Children's Minister Norma Foley.
May 26, 2026 13:33
149 vacant properties brought back into use in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council says the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has been a 'major success' since it was introduced in 2022.
May 26, 2026 13:27
New planning application lodged for big energy plant in Ballaghaderreen
A notice was erected at the site last week and the application has now been lodged with the council.
May 26, 2026 13:23
Year-long wait for planning decision on controversial Roscommon wind farm
A total of 11 turbines, measuring 185 metres tall, are planned for Frenchpark and Ballinagare.
May 26, 2026 13:17
EU's housing committee to discuss Athlone masterplan in Dublin tomorrow
Members of the European Parliament's housing committee will meet a delegation from the Ballymore Group.
May 26, 2026 13:10
Seanad hears need for support for the preservation of Rathcroghan project
In late January, the award-winning initiative, which has supported 90 farmers in managing more than 260 archaeological sites over the past eight years announced it was to cease operations.
May 26, 2026 11:49
Temperatures could hit 30C today as hot spells continues
Yesterday saw the hottest temperature ever recorded in the month of May - with the mercury reaching 28.6 degrees at Shannon Airport.
May 26, 2026 09:17
Speed surveys to investigate safety concerns on Ballagh roads
Roscommon County Council has agreed to carry out speed surveys to see if traffic calming measures are needed.
May 26, 2026 08:22
New calls for bus linking Longford, Rooskey, Carrigallen and Cavan
There is currently no daily bus service serving Carrigallen, Aughavas or Cloone.
May 26, 2026 07:40
Action needed to tackle antisocial behaviour outside Longford courthouse - Butler
Fianna Fáil councillor Seamus Butler is bringing forward a motion on the issue to tomorrow's Longford Municipal District meeting.
May 26, 2026 07:24
Government urged to provide funding for unfinished estates in Co. Roscommon
Cllr Paschal Fitzmaurice raised the issue at today’s meeting of Roscommon County Council.
May 25, 2026 17:15
Councillors say they won't support plans for wind farm in West Roscommon
It follows Chief Executive Shane Tiernan’s report on the development of eleven turbines in the Frenchpark and Ballinagare areas.
May 25, 2026 17:10
Local councillors delay approval of Drumshanbo town junction upgrade scheme
The Part 8 proposal involves junction tightening and pedestrian priority works at six locations across the town.
May 25, 2026 16:58
Over 1,000 local students left school without doing Leaving Cert in space of five years
These figures were sought by Independent TD for Dublin Bay North, Barry Heneghan.
May 25, 2026 16:49Shannonside Newsletter
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