1+ hour, 14+ 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…...

1+ hour, 31+ 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…...

4+ hour, 18+ 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…...

5+ hour, 56+ 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…...

1+ day, 2+ 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,…...

1+ day, 4+ 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…...

1+ day, 22+ 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…...

2+ day, 49+ min 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…...

2+ day, 36+ min ago   (86+ words) Dozens of Fianna Fáil politicians have broken ranks to oppose the HSE's refusal to fund Skyclarys, the only approved treatment for Friedreich's Ataxia. The move has increased political pressure on the Government to reconsider the recommendation. Campaigners say the decision…...

2+ day, 45+ min ago   (203+ words) Carrick-on-Shannon's becoming like Las Vegas or the Wild West, according to a Green Party representative. It's after plans were lodged for a new amusement and gaming arcade in the town. These plans have been lodged with Leitrim County Council by…...