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Local councillor calls for citizens' assembly to revamp presidential nomination process
You need the backing of 20 Oireachtas members or four councils to get on the ballot paper
Oct 27, 2025 13:19
Local Fianna Fáil councillor says presidential nomination process needs to change
Over 200,000 people spoiled their votes in the election, which had only three candidates on the ballot paper.
Oct 27, 2025 09:23
Councillor welcomes progress on proposed works at Drumshanbo walkway
Cllr Enda McGloin had sought an update on the works at a recent meeting of Ballinamore Municipal District.
Oct 5, 2025 09:36
€900,000 secured for upgrades of local roads and laneways
These are extra allocations for this year, under the Local Improvement Scheme.
Aug 7, 2025 13:12
Reported local cases of sexual assault and rape increase by over 200% since 2003
Information released to Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú by the Irish Prison Service show that as of May of this year, there were 800 sexual offenders in Irish prisons costing the state almost €80 million annually to house.
Jul 16, 2025 13:36
Councillor slams government over lack of funding to upgrade Leitrim roads
The Community Involvement Scheme sees the community and the state jointly funding these roads.
Jul 13, 2025 12:30
Local councillor welcomes plans for extension of Portiuncula ED
It will also see significant changes to the main entrance, existing traffic flow and ambulance bays.
Jul 4, 2025 17:55
LISTEN: Councillor welcomes High Court deferral of verdict on Athlone IPAS centre
The State had been planning to locate up to 1,000 asylum seekers at a centre in Lissywollen, Athlone.
Jun 26, 2025 13:40
Annaduff woman elected Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon MD
She was elected for the first time in last year's local elections.
Jun 16, 2025 17:28
Local councillor says more support needed for people on Community Employment schemes
The Fine Gael Councillor who himself is an outgoing CE supervisor says changes need to be made to the scheme to better support participants.
Jun 13, 2025 13:13
Stalling of Ballaghaderreen upgrade has cost council almost €250,000
Work is nearly half completed on the 4.5 million euro public realm enhancement project.
Jun 8, 2025 09:23
Co-option process difficult for Roscommon Councillors says Crosby
Councillor Crosby says it was difficult to back just one candidate.
May 27, 2025 09:33
Councillor says local home support services are at breaking point
Fine Gael Cllr Garry Murtagh brought forward a motion to the most recent Longford County Council meeting.
May 24, 2025 12:31
Major upgrade planned for the Mall in Longford Town
The park features walkways, playgrounds, exercise equipment and a bowling green along with a leisure centre and swimming pool.
May 23, 2025 13:47Shannonside Newsletter
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