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Young local party representative calls for voting age to be reduced
Countries like Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Scotland, Wales and Greece have all lowered their voting age from 18.
May 26, 2025 13:57
LISTEN: 'My dad wasn't interested in big politics - he wanted to represent the ordinary man,' Des Guckian's son tells funeral Mass
Several of his passions were remembered at his funeral - including his family, literature, the Irish language, the GAA and politics.
May 26, 2025 13:36
Michael Holland Snr selected to replace late Roscommon councillor
He was co-opted onto the local authority with 13 of 17 councillors backing him at a special meeting at Áras an Chontae.
May 26, 2025 12:28
Over 1,500 births registered in Shannonside region last year
CSO stats released this week show Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon saw a minor drop in birth rates.
May 26, 2025 11:21
Former Councillor Des Guckian to be laid to rest today
After first getting elected in 2014, he retained his seat in the local elections of 2019 and 2024.
May 26, 2025 07:50
Late Roscommon Councillor's seat to be filled today
Roscommon County Councillors are set to select Michael Holland Snr to the role later today.
May 26, 2025 07:29
Teen seriously injured in Roscommon road traffic incident
It happened in Cloonfad, Rooskey, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
May 25, 2025 22:24
Refurbishment of Roscommon courthouse to bring parking issues to an end
There have been no court sittings in Roscommon town for over two years, because of its poor condition.
May 25, 2025 14:28
Local school giving away brand-new car to raise funds for new pitch
The top prize is a Toyota Aygo worth €26,000 with all proceeds going towards the year-round sports facility.
May 25, 2025 12:33
Expansion of Longford Mall could solve parking problems at local pitch
At a recent meeting of Longford County Council, the executive confirmed that a deal had been reached to purchase the land behind the leisure centre.
May 25, 2025 09:21
Dáil told Boyle is an example of a 'rejuvenated' town
The comments were made by Fine Gael TD Joe Neville, as he called for more regeneration funding for his native Kildare.
May 25, 2025 09:16
Fears mount of trade war between EU and US
The EU's trade commissioner says it will secure a deal guided by "mutual respect, not threats" - but will defend its interests if needed.
May 25, 2025 08:02
Local TD says digitisation of health records 'lagging behind'
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, from Sinn Fein, is also a member of the committee.
May 24, 2025 13:37
Councillor says local home support services are at breaking point
Fine Gael Cllr Garry Murtagh brought forward a motion to the most recent Longford County Council meeting.
May 24, 2025 12:31Shannonside Newsletter
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