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Government under fire for 'lack of consultation' over possible Leitrim village asylum centre
The Department of Integration has been offered the Leitrim Marina Hotel for international-protection applicants.
Feb 21, 2025 15:17
Over €80,000 worth of drugs seized in Roscommon
Gardaí from the Divisional Drugs Unit were alerted to a vehicle in the Ballybride area and conducted a search for its owner.
Feb 21, 2025 15:13
Local TD insists it's 'unlikely' Leitrim hotel will become refugee centre
It's considering the proposal - but over 100 people attended a public meeting last night to voice their concerns.
Feb 21, 2025 14:16
Valerie Duffy is 'excellent candidate' to fill late John Naughten's seat
The seat in the Athlone Local Electoral Area had been vacant since John Naughten's death in October of last year.
Feb 21, 2025 14:09
Local MEP calls for Ireland to take firmer stance against Trump presidency
It comes as the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste are set to travel to the White House for St. Patrick's Day.
Feb 21, 2025 13:56
Over 1,600 outstanding bench warrants in Shannonside region
They are normally issued after a person fails to appear in court accused of a crime.
Feb 21, 2025 13:48
Bord na Móna workers to take action over sale of domestic waste service
Members believe the sale threatens the security of their terms and conditions.
Feb 21, 2025 07:41
LISTEN: Over 100 people attend public meeting in Leitrim village, amid concerns over plan for asylum-seeker centre
A public meeting, organised by the local community, took place in St Joseph's Hall in Leitrim Village at 9.30 tonight.
Feb 20, 2025 23:46
Valerie Duffy selected to fill late John Naughten's seat in Roscommon
The seat in the Athlone Local Electoral Area had been vacant since Cllr John Naughten's death in October of last year.
Feb 20, 2025 21:46
LISTEN: Roscommon's Denis Naughten rejoins Fine Gael - 14 years after he left the party
The former Independent TD made an emotional address at tonight's selection convention to fill his late brother John's seat on Roscommon County Council.
Feb 20, 2025 20:16
'A sad occasion' as Fine Gael choose John Naughten's replacement tonight
The Drum man died last October after over 20 years as a Fine Gael councillor.
Feb 20, 2025 16:59
There's no capacity for asylum-seeker centre in Leitrim village, claims councillor
The Department of Integration is considering accommodating international-protection applicants in the Leitrim Marina Hotel.
Feb 20, 2025 16:54
€14 million hospice project to open at Sligo Hospital this autumn
It will have 12 single bedrooms, rooms for outpatient day services, and an 11-space car park.
Feb 20, 2025 16:47
Fitzmaurice slams government's housing policies as "madness"
The Social Democrats put forward a motion yesterday to address the housing crisis, including closing 'legal tax loopholes' that benefit some property investors.
Feb 20, 2025 14:29Shannonside Newsletter
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