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Boyle nursing home gets largely positive report from HIQA
Drumderrig House Nursing Home provides care for 96 male and female residents who require long-term care or who require care for short periods due to respite, convalescence, dementia or palliative care needs.
Feb 24, 2026 08:17
Rent for a three-bed house in Roscommon rose by 11pc last year
Daft.ie found the average monthly bill was €1,545 in the last three months of 2025 - up 10.8 per cent on 2024.
Feb 24, 2026 08:12
No cuts to SNAs next year after government U-turn
An extra €19 million euro has been agreed to fund SNAs after a meeting with Government leaders and senior minister's last night.
Feb 24, 2026 07:25
Rents to increase for Leitrim council housing tenants next month
Leitrim County Council has been carrying out a rent review recently, for the first time in many years.
Feb 24, 2026 07:19
Public consultation regarding rezoning of land in Co. Leitrim to commence shortly
It's reported that "serious measures" are being considered to address councils which do not zone sufficient land for housing.
Feb 23, 2026 17:39
Contracts signed for two major developments in Co. Roscommon
Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council Liam Callaghan says there's something for everyone.
Feb 23, 2026 17:17
Rally to show support for Aldi in Boyle to take place this weekend
Roscommon County Council gave the supermarket giant planning permission for the new store last month.
Feb 23, 2026 17:13
Local authority making rezoning progress
Only two councils have completed the process - Mayo and Waterford
Feb 23, 2026 13:24
Mass to mark anniversary of Ukrainian war
The Mass for Peace and Justice in Ukraine is taking place in St Mel's Cathedral at 7.30pm.
Feb 23, 2026 13:22
Meeting sought over Leitrim's LIS status
Only 19 roads in the county were addressed under the LIS scheme in 2025.
Feb 23, 2026 13:20
Archbishop Francis Duffy appointed Bishop of Killala
The Cavan native has been holding the position of Apostolic Administrator of Killala for almost two years before his recent appointment.
Feb 23, 2026 11:37
Funding boost for community/voluntary groups in Roscommon
Roscommon County Council is making €25,000 available this year to each of the three municipal districts, under this scheme.
Feb 23, 2026 09:52
Tariff U-turns cause 'more instability' for local businesses - Mullooly
Over the weekend, the US president announced new global tariffs of 15 per cent.
Feb 23, 2026 09:21
No Shannonside councils have rezoned land to speed up housing - after government demand
Housing Minister James Browne says there's 'serious concern' within cabinet over the slow pace of rezoning land.
Feb 23, 2026 07:40Shannonside Newsletter
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