News - Micheal Martin
Former Boyle councillor backs re-establishment of town councils
There were 80 of them around the country, including in Athlone and Longford, but they were abolished in 2014.
Jul 10, 2025 13:14
Three children can't get into St Christopher's Special School in Longford
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy also raised the Sacred Heart Primary School in Granard in the Dáil.
May 19, 2025 13:55
Taoiseach hopes of re-engaging with former Fianna Fáil politician Eugene Murphy
Murphy lost his Seanad seat in January and has been seeking a return to politics.
Apr 14, 2025 13:39
Taoiseach says more work needed on mental health services in Shannonside region
Micheál Martin attended the Ógra Fianna Fáil conference in the Hodson Bay Hotel yesterday evening.
Apr 13, 2025 09:29
Need for Athlone-Boyle road upgrade to be raised during Taoiseach's visit tonight
Former taoiseach Bertie Ahern and several senior ministers will also be there.
Apr 12, 2025 09:18
Finance minister to open Ógra Fianna Fáil event in Roscommon tonight
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will be there tomorrow, along with other senior ministers.
Apr 11, 2025 10:48
Taoiseach begins week-long diplomatic mission to US today
The Taoiseach also plans to meet a number of companies, including Dell, during his visit as he’ll stress the importance of Irish investment in the US.
Mar 10, 2025 07:24
Longford's Joe Flaherty and Roscommon's Gareth Scahill secure seats in the Seanad
They have secured two of the Taoiseach's nominations for the Upper House.
Feb 7, 2025 17:56
Government under fire over shortage of ministers from west
Mayo TD Dara Calleary is the only senior minister from Connacht – with the 14 others from elsewhere in the country.
Jan 24, 2025 19:58
Newly elected TD tipped for Cabinet discussion if Fianna Fáil in power
Shannonside political analyst says the Ballygar GP 'ticks all the boxes'.
Dec 2, 2024 17:33
Tánaiste leaves door open for Murphy to be added in Roscommon-Galway
Micháel Martin said the party would consider the views of delegates present at last night's Fianna Fáil selection convention in Roscommon.
Oct 4, 2024 11:48
Next budget hoped to cover loss of rates from local power plant closure
Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty recently raised the issue in the Dáil.
Jun 25, 2024 08:17
Tánaiste backs overflow pipe to end Lough Funshinagh flooding crisis
May 23, 2024 08:17
Tánaiste fails to provide timeline on flood relief work during visit to Lough Funshinagh
Micheál Martin is meeting local residents and public representatives in Ballagh and Curraghboy in south Roscommon today.
May 22, 2024 13:10Shannonside Newsletter
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