News - Dara Calleary
Local walking trails to benefit from funding
This funding is being provided to resurface, re-route and enhance walking trails.
May 21, 2026 13:09
Over 800 local recipients of additional needs payments so far this year
The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income or other sources.
May 16, 2026 12:15
Local men's sheds awarded over €40,000 in funding
A total of 19 sheds will benefit from the funding.
May 5, 2026 07:35
Over 400 jobseekers' payments reduced due to penalties in 2025
The figures come following a parliamentary question by Dublin Bay South to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.
Apr 26, 2026 12:24
Minister confirms rural households to be supported in government fuel measures
A final decision on what to include in a package of measures will be decided this evening before being brought to Cabinet tomorrow morning.
Mar 23, 2026 18:04
Minister Dara Calleary launches 2026 Tidy Towns competition in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 13:29
Longford Agricultural Show welcomes funding boost for this year's event
Longford Agricultural Show was held for the first time in 1902 and has evolved into a family and musical event attended by thousands every year.
Mar 9, 2026 13:40
Almost 20,000 across region enrolled in retirement savings system
Figures were revealed earlier this week following a parliamentary question from Dublin South Central TD Catherine Ardagh to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.
Feb 21, 2026 14:39
Over 30,000 recipients of State Pension Contributory across region
Figures were revealed earlier this week following a parliamentary question from Deputy Malcom Byrne to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.
Feb 14, 2026 09:19
No community welfare officer currently based in Castlerea
The Social Protection Minister has confirmed the news to a local TD.
Jan 24, 2026 09:24
Local families to benefit from new-born baby grant
Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary released the figures this week.
Jan 20, 2026 12:47
15 local schools haven't applied for free meals
All primary schools in the country are now eligible for the scheme.
Dec 1, 2025 13:53
Monksland hub will 'bring people home' - Minister Calleary
The Monksland Connected Hub is situated in a state-of-the-art building and offers hot-desking facilities and office space.
Nov 14, 2025 13:39
Minister Dara Calleary to visit local region
He'll visit the Shearwater Hotel in the east Galway town for the National Hub Summit at 2 o'clock.
Nov 13, 2025 11:09Shannonside Newsletter
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