News - Family

Over 4,000 working family payment recipients across local region

The Working Family Payment (WFP) is a weekly tax-free payment for employees with children.

Apr 5, 2026 14:37

Dromod councillor Sean McGowan says constituents are complaining about long delays in getting properties registered in their name.

Nov 8, 2025 14:07

Parents get a once-off payment of €280 after their child or adopted baby is born.

Sep 26, 2025 07:23

David O'Callaghan, 21, was last seen in Boyle on Saturday evening at around 6pm.

Aug 10, 2025 23:08

A stamped ballot will be provided by polling officials, containing short instructions on how to vote and details of the referendum proposals.

Mar 8, 2024 08:12

Speaking to the Joe Finnegan Show today, Senator Eugene Murphy has urged the family to get in touch with his office.

Jan 12, 2024 13:07

The awards will see local, regional and national winners crowned with each nominee receiving a certificate.

Sep 28, 2023 17:19

Detective Garda Colm Horkan was shot and killed by Stephen Silver on the 17th of June 2020.

Apr 20, 2023 13:24

Victim impact statements from members of Colm Horkan's family were read out in court this morning

Apr 19, 2023 13:23

Some of the events taking place are inclusive GAA, art, music, and a pet farm.

Mar 25, 2023 09:12

The Go Fund Me page is named ' trying to buy a house for my parents'.

Feb 22, 2023 12:13

Jillian Mc Nulty underwent her kidney transplant in recent weeks

Sep 7, 2022 17:50

The call comes following Minister McEntee's announcement that she will take maternity leave later this year.

Jun 22, 2022 13:44

Mr Syed was due to stand trial for the murder of his family next week.

Jun 10, 2022 07:45

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