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Investigations continuing into Midlands drug seizure
Investigations into all the seizures are ongoing.
Feb 20, 2026 17:07
Motorist due in court following speeding arrest
As of today 18 people have lost their lives on the road in 2026.
Feb 20, 2026 13:49
Planning refused for glamping pods in north Roscommon
The development had also included car parking, a reception/ games room and a new appropriately sized waste water treatment system.
Feb 20, 2026 13:47
Local region set for unsettled weather spell
Counties Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon have each seen torrential downpours in recent days.
Feb 20, 2026 13:45
Local hospitals continue to deal with overcrowding
The INMO's latest report has been published.
Feb 20, 2026 13:42
New riverside boardwalk in Castlerea goes to tender
Roscommon County Council is looking for an engineering consultancy team for the project.
Feb 20, 2026 13:42
HSE clarify confusion around Galway hospital
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West John Connolly raised the issue in the Dáil yesterday.
Feb 20, 2026 13:40
Works under way on 11 unfinished estates in Roscommon
Contractors, employed by the council, are working on seven estates - in Boyle, Monksland, Rooskey and Tarmonbarry.
Feb 20, 2026 13:37
Second break-in at Ballymahon store in months
The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday, February 18th, at the Master Tech store, located on the Main Street of Ballymahon.
Feb 20, 2026 13:31
Local TDs call for commission on family farm - but government rejects it
Martin Kenny and Michael Fitzmaurice backed the proposal in the Dáil last night.
Feb 20, 2026 13:23
Hundreds attend local public meeting, as Bord Bia controversy rages on
The meeting, which took place at the MacWilliam Park Hotel in Claremorris, was organised by the IFA.
Feb 20, 2026 13:09
Local councillors believe appeal over Boyle's Aldi store will be rejected
The six councillors in the Boyle Municipal District - Sean Moylan, Valerie Byrne, Liam Callaghan, Tom Crosby, Leah Cull and Micheál Frain - have issued a joint statement this morning.
Feb 20, 2026 09:35
Local councillors believe appeal over Boyle's Aldi store will be rejected
The six councillors in the Boyle Municipal District - Sean Moylan, Valerie Byrne, Liam Callaghan, Tom Crosby, Leah Cull and Micheál Frain - have issued a joint statement this morning.
Feb 20, 2026 09:21
School staff member bitten, kicked and punched, Roscommon senator tells Seanad
The Labour Party is seeking to extend paid leave for education staff who've been injured in the classroom.
Feb 20, 2026 08:52Shannonside Newsletter
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