News - Shannonside
Over 7,300 cars across the region failed NCT so far this year
Castlerea had the highest pass rate in the region at 49.13%.
Mar 21, 2026 13:22
Over 560 houses across region received planning permission last year
The figures from the CSO show there's been a 7.9 per cent increase in permissions granted nationally.
Mar 16, 2026 07:50
Holiday rentals in Leitrim must be protected - councillor
There are 12 times as many holiday lets as long-term rental homes in Leitrim
Mar 13, 2026 13:01
Over €6m for housing adaptation grants for Shannonside counties
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne, announced the allocations this morning.
Mar 9, 2026 11:00
Local garda numbers have fallen in past decade, new figures reveal
The figures come amid ongoing concerns about resources, recruitment and visibility in rural communities.
Mar 2, 2026 16:09
Carrick's €20m sports campus to go to tender
The Shannonside Recreational Campus will include an athletics track, an AstroTurf pitch, sports arena, and a standard grass pitch.
Mar 2, 2026 12:41
19 commencement notices issued across the region so far this year
That's one of the findings from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, which has published its monthly figures.
Feb 22, 2026 13:16
Almost 4,300 Ukrainians living in the Shannonside region after fleeing war
North Roscommon has the highest number of people in emergency accommodation.
Feb 20, 2026 07:19
Domestic abuse incidents double in six years in Shannonside region
There were 1.033 in Roscommon, Longford and Mayo in 2018 - rising to 2,161 in 2024.
Feb 18, 2026 07:40
17 local farmers fined for illegal burning of land
It is illegal to burn vegetation on uncultivated land between March 1st and August 31st to protect nesting birds and habitats.
Feb 13, 2026 07:24
Over 3,600 cars failed NCT test across region so far this year
The statistics were made available on the official NCT website.
Feb 8, 2026 09:17
Corruption-linked cases against two local gardai adjourned until May
The case was listed for arraignment today, but now won't proceed until May.
Feb 3, 2026 11:43
It could be 2027 before Storm Éowyn clean-up is finished
Among the worst areas was the Shannonside region with some homes, farms and businesses without power for over three weeks.
Jan 22, 2026 14:04
Houses in west Roscommon are cheapest in Ireland
The Castlerea F45 eircode had the lowest median price in the country at €150,000, with a house in the Boyle F52 postcode €175,000.
Jan 22, 2026 13:49Shannonside Newsletter
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