Eoghan Murphy

Roscommon

Journalist, radio presenter/producer, but more importantly; gamer! Tune into the Galway Gamer each Thursday at 2pm on Flirt FM 101.3

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A first for Longford school in green flag awards

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

A Longford primary school recently became the first school in the county to achieve all ten Green-Schools flags. Scoil Bhríde Glen National School in Edgeworthstown were awarded the Global Citizenship Food and Biodiversity flag at an awards ceremony held in Athlone last week. The school started the programme in 2003 and now have earned all ten Green-Schools flags. Principal Eilish Keogh paid tribute to the work done by past staff and students in achieving this historic milestone:
More calls for compensation for south Roscommon flood victims

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

There have been further calls for financial and other supports for those farmers affected by the Lough Funshinagh flood crisis in south Roscommon. Cllr Tony Ward once again called for compensation for those whose farms and lands have been devastated by floodwater. A temporary pipeline was installed at the former turlough in south Roscommon earlier this year.
Leitrim residents left 'in limbo land' over water infrastructure - Feighan

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

Uisce Eireann has been criticised in the Dáil over its management of water services in Co Leitrim. Frank Feighan says Leitrim County Council has taken over the management of over 100 housing estates over the past eight years. But he says only five have had their water infrastructure taken over by Uisce Eireann. The Fine Gael TD says the body seems unwilling to work with local authorities:
Taoiseach vows to take action on west Roscommon wild fire

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

The Taoiseach says he'll raise the plight of those affected by a massive gorse fire in west Roscommon with the relevant ministers. Micheál Martin was responding to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane in the Dáil today, who said the fire in Gortaganny earlier this month was the 'worst ever seen in the county'. Fire services from across Roscommon and Mayo attended the scene several times after it broke out on Sunday, May 18th.
Criminal proceedings under way into Carrick crash in which woman died

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

Criminal proceedings are under way into a crash in Carrick-on-Shannon in which an American woman died. The incident happened nearly two years ago on the outskirts of the town. This case relates to a two-vehicle crash on the R280 at Lisnabrack, Carrick-on-Shannon, shortly before 6 o’clock in the evening on September 21st, 2023. A passenger in one of the cars was Anne Hutchinson, with an address of 4988 Elgin Cir, Syracuse, New York. The 54-year-old was pronounced dead a short time later.
Drumshanbo could be set for new refugee centre

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

A query has been submitted to Leitrim County Council regarding the use of of a former hostel as refugee accommodation. It was submitted by Noel Whelan to the local authority on February 18th regarding a building in Drumshanbo, known locally as 'Doherty's Hall'. It seeks to establish whether the premises, located on Church Street, is an exempt building and can be used as accommodation for those seeking International Protection. It's believed the building could accommodate up to 20 people.
New Roscommon councillor denies any links to refugee housing

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

Roscommon's newest councillor has described social media reports linking him with a proposed IPAS centre in Roscommon as 'hurtful'. Ballintubber man, Michael Holland, who was co-opted to replace the late Anthony Waldron yesterday, denied the claims. He said he had no involvement in proposals to house those seeking international protection at Academy House on Goff Street. A group called Roscommon Says No to IPAS has been set up to oppose the proposal.
Council meeting hears of concerns over refugee accommodation in Roscommon

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

Concerns around proposed asylum-seeker accommodation in Roscommon town were raised at yesterday's meeting of the local authority. It follows an application by Noel Whelan for an exemption to accommodate refugees at a property on Goff Street in the town. Cllr Marty McDermott requested further information regarding the application towards the end of yesterday's meeting. In response, Director of Services Mark Keaveney confirmed the local authority had determined that the property was not exempt.
Derelict sites notice issued over former psychiatric hospital in Ballinasloe

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

News May 27, 2025 17:09 By Eoghan Murphy St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then. The HSE has been given a derelict sites notice over the poor condition of a former psychiatric hospital in Ballinasloe. St Brigid's Hospital, which had 22 beds, was closed down in 2013 and has remained vacant since then. The HSE says it has engaged with the local authority in relation to reaching an agreement on the derelict sites notice.
Blow to Ballaghaderreen as established store announces closure

1 week ago | shannonside.ie | Eoghan Murphy

News May 27, 2025 15:21 By Eoghan Murphy Computers4U is shutting down its outlet on Main Street on Friday week. There's a blow to Ballaghaderreen today with the news an established store is closing down. Computers4U is shutting down its outlet on Main Street on Friday week. It says it has made the decision with a heavy heart and thanked its loyal customers.

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