News - Micheál Frain
Appointment of bishop marks hopeful future for St. Nathy's Cathedral
The Diocese of Achonry had been without a bishop for almost a year until Kevin Doran got the job yesterday.
Feb 17, 2025 08:37
Application for expansion of Ballaghaderreen refugee centre deemed "invalid"
Next Week and Company had been looking for planning permission for a two-storey extension to the Abbeyfield Hotel Eroc Centre.
Dec 23, 2024 18:14
89 homeless presentations in Roscommon in nine months
The council is allocating €30,000 in its budget for next year to homeless services.
Dec 3, 2024 13:37
Bishop doesn't expect cathedral downgrade following dioceses merger
The historic building is the cathedral church of Achonry, which is set to amalgamate with the Diocese of Elphin.
Nov 11, 2024 14:10
Local councillor says recent assault in Ballaghaderreen is the 'last straw'
Gardaí are investigating reports the teenage boy was attacked in Main Street at around 12.10am on Friday.
Nov 3, 2024 08:31
Bishop of Elphin encourages local people to pray over Relics of Lourdes, as they tour region
The relics will be taken to St Mel's Cathedral in Longford, St Nathy's Cathedral in Ballaghaderreen, and the Church of the Risen Christ in Kiltoom, over the next two months.
Sep 4, 2024 13:21
Vandalism and theft from Ballaghaderreen honesty box described as 'new low' for rural crime
German woman Sabrina Kuchenbecker sells produce from her farm in Aughalista, such as eggs, jams and vegetables.
Aug 14, 2024 13:09
LISTEN: Two former taoisigh lead tributes to the legendary John O'Mahony
O’Mahony – who was born in Kilmovee but lived in Ballaghaderreen for decades – died on Saturday at the age of 71.
Jul 7, 2024 20:41
Series of Roscommon burglaries linked to low Garda numbers - Frain
Micheál Frain claims the number of officers in the Boyle, Ballaghaderreen and Castlerea area is at an all-time low.
Jul 3, 2024 13:21
Sligo and Galway hospitals among country's most overcrowded
A total of 1,051 patients were treated on trolleys in University Hospital Galway last month - the second worst in Ireland.
Jul 1, 2024 07:48Shannonside Newsletter
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