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Man (30s) remains in custody following death of mother of two in Galway
It's not yet clear whether he has been formally questioned as part of the investigation.
May 30, 2026 08:17
Local rail line operating as normal following yesterday's suspension
Services between Athlone and Westport were stopped after a freight train failure near Knockcroghery.
May 29, 2026 17:46
Lough Ree lifeboat crew urges public to take care this weekend
Lakes and other amenities are expected to see a surge in visitor numbers over the Bank Holiday.
May 29, 2026 17:43
Over 120 local adults were living in emergency accommodation last month
The figure was revealed in the Department of Housing's monthly report.
May 29, 2026 17:40
Two arson attacks on Roscommon council houses in last five years
Figures published in The Irish Times show that both occurred in county Roscommon.
May 29, 2026 17:34
Plans for Ballymahon bypass dismissed by local group
Councillors want a bypass on the N55 to reduce traffic flow and improve road safety.
May 29, 2026 17:32
Temperatures set to remain high locally
Some parts of Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw temperatures hit the mid to high twenties earlier this week.
May 29, 2026 13:25
Motorist caught travelling 40 km/h over the speed limit locally
The detection was made as part of a nationwide bank holiday clampdown.
May 29, 2026 13:21
No funding available for creation of local MS position
Currently, there over 300 known people in Sligo-Leitrim currently live with the condition.
May 29, 2026 13:19
Local TD keen on future ministerial role
It was previously mooted that the Fianna Fáil representative would be considered for two vacancies which recently arose.
May 29, 2026 13:17
Boyle braced for economic boost
The Night and Day Festival starts in Lough Key Forest Park today and runs until Sunday.
May 29, 2026 13:14
Funding worth €6 million approved to The Showgrounds in Sligo
The plans, will see the club's home ground, The Showgrounds transformed into UEFA Category C venue with over 6,000 seats.
May 29, 2026 13:13
Work to start on Roscommon GAA centre later this year
The centre will include a sports pavilion, high-performance gym, training pitches, and a dedicated training area.
May 29, 2026 13:07
Local senator calls for garda management to apologise to Longford inspector
35-year-old Edward 'Blondie' Stokes was jailed last week for a dog attack on Inspector Tom Quinn in Ferriskill, Granard, in 2018.
May 29, 2026 13:02Shannonside Newsletter
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