News - Dublin
Concerns raised about referral process from Mullingar hospital to Dublin
Local woman Fiona Coffey highlighted her 78-year-old father's experience when he was admitted to Mullingar Hospital for serious injury which resulted in a fractured jaw and severe facial and nerve damage.
Jul 22, 2025 17:35
Local Sinn Féin TD slams 'scandalous' government plans for GPO site
The party says the iconic building, central to the 1916 Easter Rising, should be preserved for cultural and historical use.
Jul 12, 2025 12:53
Roscommon off-duty Garda not convicted over late night assault
The court heard that the Garda was off-duty on the night of the incident on January 21st 2023, when he was out with friends in Ennis.
Jun 27, 2025 16:36
Shannonside entry receives merit certificate at Justice Media Awards
The awards are hosted by the Law Society of Ireland and are the longest running media awards in Ireland.
Jun 25, 2025 16:11
Local TD calls for further investment in nursing homes
It comes following an RTE investigates programme which looked into the care of patients at two nursing homes in Dublin and Laois.
Jun 25, 2025 13:36
Local TD 'appalled' as children suffering with their mental health put into adult EDs
The figures also show that the number of children in those departments has increased in the HSE region of Dublin and the Midlands, from 289 in 2023 to 296 in 2024.
Jun 20, 2025 17:40
Charity walk from Dublin to Strokestown to kick off today
A walk will be starting in Dublin today and finishing at the National Famine Museum in Strokestown tomorrow.
May 24, 2025 08:46
Funeral of Garda killed in line of duty taking place this afternoon
49-year-old Garda Kevin Flatley was pronounced dead at the scene when he was knocked down by a motorbike last Sunday afternoon.
May 16, 2025 08:38
'Service was at the heart of his life' - Seán Sherwin's funeral mass hears
The Rooskey native was a Fianna Fáil TD between 1970 and 1973, and also served as the party's national organiser.
May 5, 2025 12:15
Former TD and Roscommon resident to be laid to rest today
He was actively involved in the community in Rooskey.
May 5, 2025 08:53
'No funding available' to reduce train delays between Maynooth and Mullingar
This would shorten journey times, but Irish Rail says there's currently no funding for the project.
Apr 21, 2025 12:12
Opposition grows within government to proposed Dublin tourist tax
The Business Post reports Enterprise Minister Peter Burke is against the plans to bring in the new tourist tax in Dublin.
Apr 21, 2025 08:01
Gardai seize 29 vehicles and freeze €200,000 after Longford and Dublin raids
It's believed they're connected to an investigation into drugs, money laundering and fraud offences.
Mar 20, 2025 15:33
Complaints on local rail routes double over last two years
Several incidents of intimidation, threats and assaults were notified to Irish Rail on both lines.
Mar 3, 2025 13:23Shannonside Newsletter
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