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Man in late teens dies in Ballinamore drowning tragedy
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (81+ words) shannonside.ie A man aged in his late teens has died in a drowing tragedy in Ballinamore. It's understood the young man fell into the canal last night while attending the Ballinamore Family Festival. It's also understood the incident is…...
Several local food businesses shortlisted for Blas na hEireann awards
14+ hour, 53+ min ago (70+ words) shannonside.ie Several local food businesses shortlisted for Blas na hEireann awards The awards celebrate the best in Irish Food and Drink with a ceremony taking place in Dingle in October. A number of local food businesses have made the…...
John (Johnny) McDonnell
17+ hour, 9+ min ago (136+ words) died on 14th August 2026 Predeceased by his parents John James and Margaret, his sister Nuala, and his brother Michael At the age of 86, John passed away peacefully in the care of the staff at Portiuncula University Hospital, Ballinasloe surrounded by his…...
Local motorists urged to maintain their vehicle
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (76+ words) Shannonside.ie Local motorists are being urged to continue maintenance of their vehicle despite current water conservation orders. The insurance broker OUTsurance is warning drivers that conserving water shouldn't mean overlooking maintenance which keep vehicles safe on the road. Keeping…...
Decision on controversial energy-storage system planned for Ballaghaderreen delayed
20+ hour, 13+ min ago (86+ words) shannonside.ie Decision on controversial energy-storage system planned for Ballaghaderreen delayed Grid System Services has six months to provide the extra information. A decision on a controversial energy-storage system earmarked for Ballaghaderreen, has been delayed for several months. Grid System…...
Government warned to "press pause" on fuel increases
21+ hour, 51+ min ago (92+ words) shannonside.ie The Government is being warned to "press pause" on fuel increases. Fuels for Ireland doesn't want to see a return of fuel protests if the price of diesel goes over two euro on September 1st. Petrol will rise by…...
'Thousands of euro' worth of damage caused to Carrick rowing boat in vandalism incident
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (129+ words) Shannonside.ie 'Thousands of euro' worth of damage caused to Carrick rowing boat in vandalism incident The club says the 'deliberate action' caused substantial damage to the entire underside of the boat, along with severe damage to the bow section,…...
John Tiernan
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (120+ words) passed away peacefully on Friday 14th August 2026, surrounded by his family. Pre-deceased by his parents Peter and Anne. John will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, his beloved wife Mary, daughter Caitriona and her partner Niall, grandchildren Ronan…...
Frances Ryan (nee Foley)
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (96+ words) Frances Ryan (nee Foley) died on Thursday, the 13th of August, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Frances will repose in Grenham's Funeral Home, Ballinasloe (H53 HK15), on Sunday, the 16th of August, from 4pm to 7pm. Mass of the Resurrection will take place…...
Increase in hate-crime incidents locally
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (171+ words) Reports of hate crime and hate-related incidents increased by 4.5 per cent locally last year. That's according to new figures published by Gardaí. The figures are the first to be published since the introduction of the Hate Offences Act 2024. This expanded…...