It's after a meeting was held in the Bush Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday about the dire shortage of residential care facilities.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys announced today that €16.5 million worth of funding is to be delivered to 185 community projects across the country.

The 2024 Back to School survey from Barnardo's shows the average price of a secondary school uniform is 211 euro, for primary its 119.

The provision of MRI services at the hospital in Mullingar had hit an unexpected roadblock this week when management informed staff the unit would close its doors.

In a statement to Shannonside News, ESB Networks says no injuries were reported following the incident.

They say the occupants of the vehicle have been offering services such as painting and tarmac works.

Bryonny Sainsbury passed away in August 2021, days after she was injured by her horse in Longford.

The All Island Strategic Railway Review report was released this week and sets out 32 strategic recommendations to enhance and expand the rail system in Ireland and Northern Ireland up to 2050.