9+ hour, 10+ min ago  (79+ words) Minister for Older People, Kieran O'Donnell will officially open the new Heartlands Care Centre and Day Care Centre in Athlone next Friday. The purpose-built facility is a major investment in older persons' services across the Midlands. It will provide residential,…...

13+ hour, 25+ min ago  (91+ words) A local Senator has confirmed that he will vote against a Sinn F'in bill to remove the three day wait period for an abortion. It was carried earlier this week by 86 votes to 70 in the D'il. The Taoiseach and T'naiste…...

8+ hour, 58+ min ago  (183+ words) Annamai Mc Creanor (nee Moore) died on Thursday, 18th June peacefully, surrounded by her family. Pre-deceased by her husband Jimmy, parents; Margaret and Percy, brothers; Paul and Pat Joe and by her infant sister. Annamai will be sadly missed and remembered…...

9+ hour, 15+ min ago  (147+ words) The Justice Minister says a site has been identified for a domestic-violence refuge in Roscommon town. Jim O'Callaghan has confirmed the news to local Sinn F'in TD Claire Kerrane. Roscommon is one of nine counties in Ireland that doesn't have…...

13+ hour, 38+ min ago  (94+ words) A local senator says some judges are finding in favour of abusive men in domestic-violence cases. Nessa Cosgrove made the comments under privilege in the Seanad. Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan outlined his plans to set up a Domestic Violence Register....

18+ hour, 6+ min ago  (73+ words) The multimillion-euro upgrade of a north Roscommon tourist attraction has been welcomed in the Seanad. It's after major development works in Lough Key Forest Park in Boyle were given the green light. They include improvements to camping, with 20 new glamping…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (139+ words) Athlone Town have been drawn against North Macedonian side ZFK Skopje in the Women's Champions League first round qualifying round. If, Town can overcome their North Macedonian opponents they will face K" Klaksv'k of Finland or Georgia's Nike Lusso in…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (360+ words) Shannonside. ie Inquest hears Leitrim farmer died accidentally as a result of traumatic asphyxia Proceedings at Carrick-on-Shannon Coroner's Court today examined the circumstances surrounding the death of Fergus Geelan in February 2025. A County Leitrim farmer died accidentally as a result…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago  (137+ words) Bridget ( Bridie ) Keenan (n'e Clyne) passed away on Monday, June 15th," 2026. Peacefully in Mullingar Regional Hospital after a short illness. Predeceased by her husband Frank, daughters Margo and Patricia and son Paul. Sadly missed by her daughter Maura, son's Kevin and…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (225+ words) A number of people in the Shannonside region have appeared in the tax defaulters list for the first quarter if this year. The list published by Revenue contains a list of those who failed to declare income tax returns, were…...