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Micheál Martin to be Taoiseach until November 2027
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael's respective parliamentary parties met this afternoon to discuss the contents of the Programme for Government.
Jan 15, 2025 18:13
Local Junior Minister-elect wants region to get its 'fair share'
Sligo Leitrim TD Marian Harkin will be appointed a Minister of State for Higher Education in the Department of Education.
Jan 15, 2025 18:02
Lough Funshinagh residents welcome temporary flood relief scheme
Work on a temporary pipe to remove excess water from Lough Funshinagh is set to be completed by April.
Jan 15, 2025 16:20
Over €8 million in Active Travel funding for local projects
Longford received the largest allocation of funding from the NTA in the region with €3.5 million secured for local projects.
Jan 15, 2025 16:07
Work on Lough Funshinagh flood relief scheme to commence in coming weeks
The news was confirmed by Minister for the OPW Kieran O'Donnell during a visit to Roscommon this morning.
Jan 15, 2025 14:10
Local TDs to be appointed Junior Ministers under Government deal
Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan says he also wants a Ministry.
Jan 15, 2025 13:55
Roscommon pensioner set to lose homecare support for her disabled daughter
Mary Moore's 49-year-old daughter Martina gets home-help on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, but that's due to be cut later this month.
Jan 15, 2025 13:49
People in Roscommon face almost six month wait for driving test
New figures show the waiting time in this test centre is 24 weeks.
Jan 15, 2025 13:45
Gardaí in Ballinasloe appeal for information following alleged assault
The alleged assault took place in the Beechlawn Heights area in Ballinasloe on Monday night at around 11 o'clock.
Jan 15, 2025 13:42
LISTEN: South Roscommon woman faces cuts to her disabled daughter's vital homecare package
She currently gets care on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, but that’s set to be removed later this month.
Jan 15, 2025 13:39
Uisce Éireann working to restore water supply to customers in Co. Roscommon
Uisce Eireann also say that while works to resolve the issue continue, alternative water supplies will be available from 2pm today at Elphin Tower and at Main Street, Strokestown.
Jan 15, 2025 10:02
Local TD's expected to be appointed as Junior Ministers
Overnight Kerry TD's Michael and Danny Healy-Rae also confirmed a deal to support the new Government.
Jan 15, 2025 08:50
OPW Minister to visit Roscommon this morning
Minister Kieran O'Donnell will brief residents and local politicians on the issue in Roscommon's council chamber this morning.
Jan 15, 2025 07:42
Gardaí say they are investigating Longford town car fire
The fire broke out at a residential property at Old Ardnacassa on the Dublin Road at around 6.30 pm.
Jan 14, 2025 17:55Shannonside Newsletter
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