News - Dara Calleary
Minister Dara Calleary to headline Leitrim event next month
Sep 12, 2025 13:28
Councillor confirms traffic lights and footpaths planned for new Longford playground
The play area was officially opened by Rural and Community Development Minister Dara Calleary yesterday evening.
Jul 18, 2025 17:13
Number of asylum seekers 'substantially down on last year' - Minister Calleary
It comes as the Department of Migration confirmed international protection applicants will not be accommodated in Academy House on Goff Street in Roscommon Town.
Jul 18, 2025 12:51
Minister Dara Calleary to visit Longford town and Granard today
Dara Calleary will be visiting a newly-opened sensory playground in Longford Town this evening, and will also be stopping by Granard to officially reopen the tennis and basketball courts at the Higginstown Complex.
Jul 17, 2025 07:24
Minister plays down prospect of building indoor swimming pool in Castlerea
A committee was set up to discuss carrying out a feasibility study for an indoor pool.
Jun 23, 2025 17:15
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
Over €400,000 earmarked for local enhancement programmes
The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 was launched in November last year to provide capital supports for small community groups and organisations across the country.
Jun 13, 2025 12:57
Minister says €7m library will give Boyle a big boost
It's behind the old Royal Hotel and will replace the current library in King House in the next two years.
Jun 5, 2025 17:39
West Roscommon fire was "absolutely horrific", says Rural Development Minister
Up to 100 people attended a public meeting about the issue on Tuesday night.
Jun 5, 2025 13:16
Minister to turn the sod on €7m Boyle library next week
Minister Dara Calleary will visit Boyle next Thursday to mark the start of construction..
May 30, 2025 17:23
XL bully dog surrendered to Longford County Council last year
A ban on the breed was announced last year after a number of attacks - however existing owners could apply to their local authority to keep their pets if they had been neutered.
May 26, 2025 14:04
Rural development minister calls for public consultation process to be adjusted
That's the view of the Minster for Rural Regeneration and Development, Dara Calleary after a number of public realm works in the region have seen major public push back.
Apr 26, 2025 14:01
Rural and community development minister to unveil new projects in Co. Leitrim
The Rural and Community Development minister will be visiting projects and performing official openings that have received funding from the department.
Apr 11, 2025 13:48
Number of local primary schools added to hot meals programme from today
The Hot School Meals Programme was initially introduced as a pilot of 30 schools but has now extended to almost 3,000 schools across the country.
Apr 11, 2025 13:39Shannonside Newsletter
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