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PODCAST: Comeback kids Harkin and Scanlon reflect on general election success
Fianna Fáil's Eamon Scanlon and Independent TD Marian Harkin took the third and fourth seats respectively, who were elected on the 13th count.
Dec 3, 2024 14:28
'Councillors should be paid better - and there should be fewer of them'
Independent councillor Marie Casserly was eliminated on the eighth count in Sligo-Leitrim on Sunday, with almost 3,500 votes.
Dec 3, 2024 13:42
Over 2,000 new car registrations recorded across Shannonside region
The findings come from a recent release compiled by the Society of the Irish Motor Industry.
Dec 3, 2024 13:40
89 homeless presentations in Roscommon in nine months
The council is allocating €30,000 in its budget for next year to homeless services.
Dec 3, 2024 13:37
Principals welcome historic amalgamation of two Longford schools
Dec 3, 2024 13:32
Roscommon councillor defends planned increase in commercial rates
It's understood the rise will be signed off by the majority of councillors at their budget meeting tomorrow.
Dec 3, 2024 13:19
Longford arson accused to face criminal trial in the new year
Guo Zhong Chen did not seek bail and will remain in custody until the trial process begins at Longford Circuit Criminal Court on the 14th of January.
Dec 3, 2024 13:07
Man accused of Longford arson attack to appear in court again today
Guo Zhong Chen, of 9 Belvedere Terrace, Mullingar, had previously been charged with arson in relation to the Grafton Court Fire in Longford Town on July 28th.
Dec 3, 2024 08:20
Scanlon wants Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael to go into government with Independents
Fianna Fail has 48 seats in the next Dail, followed by Sinn Fein on 39, and Fine Gael on 38.
Dec 3, 2024 07:44
Marian Harkin's cousin will 'potentially' run for the Dáil in the future
Dec 3, 2024 07:38
Roscommon council to increase business rates by 5pc next year
The proposal has been made by Roscommon County Council and has been agreed by the coalition that controls the council.
Dec 3, 2024 07:33
Famous Longford boys' school to amalgamate after 159 years
It has been officially announced boys' school St Mel's College and girls' school Scoil Mhuire are to merge.
Dec 3, 2024 07:21
Harkin open to talks with parties in relation to Government formation
The Independent TD took the final seat in Sligo-Leitrim.
Dec 2, 2024 17:51
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 17:33Shannonside Newsletter
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