Eoghan Murphy
Local Fine Gael senator says his party 'got it wrong' on fuel protests
Speaking in the Seanad yesterday, Longford senator Paraic Brady defended those who protested in the capital.
Apr 15, 2026 07:51
Water quality meeting in Castlerea tomorrow night
Experts will outline progress made under the current River Basin Management Plan and discuss priorities in the new Water Action Plan.
Apr 15, 2026 07:19
PODCAST: Vehicle protest under way on N4 near Dromod
A number of vehicles are parked in one lane, in a 'standstill' demonstration.
Apr 13, 2026 13:02
LOCAL REACTION TO FUEL CUTS: Roscommon IFA says they aren't enough for farmers
Carrigallen councillor Paddy O'Rourke says the green diesel cut is a disappointment to farmers.
Apr 13, 2026 08:28
Over 250 EV grants awarded in Shannonside region last year
An electric vehicle or EV has an electric motor that is powered by a battery which is charged by an external source of electricity.
Apr 13, 2026 07:21
Petrol and diesel cut by another 10c a litre, in major government announcement
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has just announced the news.
Apr 12, 2026 18:15
PODCAST: Carrick fuel protesters call for urgent action, as around 400 attend peaceful walk
In this podcast, several people said the fuel situation is a serious crisis.
Apr 12, 2026 13:52
LISTEN AND WATCH: Around 400 people attend peaceful fuel protest in Carrick
Dozens of the protesters carried tricolours.
Apr 12, 2026 12:48
WATCH: Major fuel protest ongoing in Longford town, causing traffic backlogs
Lines of vehicles are circling the outskirts of the town, driving very slowly.
Apr 11, 2026 14:00
Liam Farrell's exhumation is 'big turning point', says son
The 87-year-old's body was exhumed from Cloonmorris Cemetery in Bornacoola today.
Apr 10, 2026 20:23Shannonside Newsletter
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