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Peter Burke to be appointed Enterprise and Tourism Minister
He was the outgoing Enterprise Minister.
Jan 23, 2025 17:08
Public meeting in Ballinamore tonight to discuss recent power outages
Leitrim Public Participation Network are hosting the special meeting at The Den on the Swanlinbar Road in Ballinamore.
Jan 23, 2025 15:37
Micheál Martin elected as Taoiseach
He was elected by 95 votes to 76 following a roll-call vote this afternoon.
Jan 23, 2025 13:56
Castlerea man says he fears he will be killed by drivers who have no regard for cyclists
It's after cyclist Jono Finan had his latest bad experience with a motorist last weekend.
Jan 23, 2025 13:34
Leitrim Cathaoirleach says councillors should be paid an extra €12,000 a year
The long-serving councillor is running for the Seanad on the agricultural panel.
Jan 23, 2025 13:20
Ivan Yates tipping Local TD to become new Junior Minister
The ministers of state posts are likely to be confirmed next week - if a new Taoiseach is elected later today.
Jan 23, 2025 13:11
Storm Eowyn - Live Updates
Follow live updates of Storm Eowyn and a red weather warning
Jan 23, 2025 10:18
Sligo Leitrim TD tipped for Junior Ministry when Government forms
Frank Feighan was a Minister of State at the Department of Health from 2020 to 2022.
Jan 23, 2025 08:19
Local people urged to check in with vulnerable neighbours before Storm Eowyn
Work places are being urged to plan in advance, schools and creches will close, and emergency services are advising motorists to stay off the road.
Jan 23, 2025 07:47
Several Local Link bus services cancelled on Friday due to Storm Éowyn
There will be none in Donegal, Sligo or Leitrim on Friday until 3pm at the earliest.
Jan 22, 2025 21:33
Legendary Monaghan musician Paddy Cole passes away
The sax player and singer has been one of the leading names in Irish showbiz for the past 70 years.
Jan 22, 2025 19:32
LISTEN: 'This is a risk-to-life storm...likely to be one of the most powerful in decades'
It will come into effect at varying times on Friday morning, and will remain in place for most counties until midday.
Jan 22, 2025 17:29
Schools in the Shannonside region set to close on Friday
The National Emergency Co-ordination Group says schools and creches in counties affected by a Status Red wind warning will close for the duration of the alert.
Jan 22, 2025 16:56
Local TD says some farmers are still awaiting ACRES payments
Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice, says farmers signed up to the schemes in good faith, but they've been abandoned by the Government.
Jan 22, 2025 16:21Shannonside Newsletter
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