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National Day of Action Planned as Protests Against Mercosur Trade Deal Continue
'Follow Up Friday' comes days after thousands of farmers descended on Athlone to voice their opposition to the deal.
Jan 15, 2026 13:05
Funeral of former Longford Councillor to take place later today
Seamus Finnan, passed away at the Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar on Sunday.
Jan 15, 2026 08:17
Roscommon TD raises concern about ambulance service in the Dáil
Claire Kerrane says it's her seventh time to raise the issue in the Dáil.
Jan 15, 2026 07:40
Local TD's accused of political theatrics in the Dáil
Minister of State Timmy Dooley was responding to a Sinn Féin motion condemning Ireland's handling of negotiations.
Jan 14, 2026 13:09
Tributes paid to long-serving Longford Councillor
Mr Finnan also contested three General Elections for Fine Gael in the Longford-Westmeath Constituency.
Jan 14, 2026 13:03
Man arrested in connection with arson attack in Edenderry
4 year old Tadhg Farrell and his grand-aunt Mary Holt were found dead in the front room of the house in Castleview Park after the fire on December 6th.
Jan 14, 2026 12:36
Two local nursing homes receive mixed reports from HIQA
The details of both inspections have been published this week.
Jan 14, 2026 09:28
Two men hospitalised following multi-vehicle crash near Carrick
Gardaí say a collision involving two cars, a van and a number of parked vehicles occurred at around 6.10pm yesterday on the R299 at Foxborough.
Jan 14, 2026 08:15
Enterprise Minister says Ireland's position on Mercosur deal is clear
That's despite some Irish MEP's indicating they'll vote in favour of the deal.
Jan 14, 2026 07:41
Cabinet signs off on new €75 million funding package for An Post
A local TD and postmaster says it's crucial to sustain the network.
Jan 13, 2026 16:57Shannonside Newsletter
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