News - Shannonside
Local Eurovision winner says Ireland's own song contest would be a 'good idea'
Charlie McGettigan has speaking to Shannonside Northern Sound following the announcement the state broadcaster will boycott this year's competition over Israel's participation.
Dec 6, 2025 12:09
15 local schools haven't applied for free meals
All primary schools in the country are now eligible for the scheme.
Dec 1, 2025 13:53
€3m in funding for local recreational projects
The funding provides strategic repair and maintenance of existing facilities together with the development of new recreational infrastructure.
Nov 3, 2025 13:44
Urgent appeals for caution in Roscommon as road deaths rise
Five people have died in crashes in the Shannonside region this year - four in Roscommon and one in Leitrim.
Oct 28, 2025 11:33
62 local homes now four days without electricity
They lost power last Friday after Storm Amy brought high winds to the area.
Oct 7, 2025 08:25
Nearly 400 local customers still without power - three days after storm strikes
There are also outages in Lanesboro, Mohill, Cloone, Ballinamore, Carrick-on-Shannon, Frenchpark and Arigna.
Oct 6, 2025 09:12
Shannonside region to benefit from funding boost after EU vote
Midlands Northwest MEP Ciaran Mullooly says the Shannonside region will get a boost from today's developments.
Sep 10, 2025 17:20
Over 48,000 patients in Shannonside region are GP Visit Card holders
The visit card's eligibility is based on income thresholds and family circumstances.
Sep 10, 2025 17:06
Nearly 200 Shannonside women had abortions last year
The Department of Health says there were 66 in Roscommon, 81 in Longford and 49 in Leitrim.
Jul 15, 2025 20:38
Shannonside region could hit 30C - as weather warnings issued
Roscommon, Leitrim and Longford will be under alerts.
Jul 10, 2025 11:41
Just over 1,900 houses purchased by private entities across region
These can include private companies, charities, or state bodies.
Jul 1, 2025 13:14
62 homeless people in Shannonside region in emergency accommodation
The Department of Housing says it includes 23 in Leitrim, 19 in Longford and 20 in Roscommon.
Jun 30, 2025 07:26
Region records significant decrease in commencement notices so far this year
A commencement notice is a notification to a Building Control Authority that a person intends to carry out works or a material change of use to a building.
Jun 20, 2025 11:21
Planning issues for one-off housing hit local school enrollments
Drumboylan National School in north Roscommon has only 11 pupils - and that's set to drop down to 8 in September.
Jun 19, 2025 17:43Shannonside Newsletter
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