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Solution to fuel crisis must be found quickly - Longford Chamber of Commerce president
National farming and haulier organisations have been meeting with the government over rising fuel costs.
Apr 10, 2026 17:12
Catherine Connolly announced as 10th President of Ireland
Her victory was declared at Dublin Castle this evening.
Oct 25, 2025 20:04
LISTEN: Heather Humphreys concedes Presidential race
At the Cavan-Monaghan count centre this afternoon, the former Fine Gael Minister congratulated Catherine Connolly on "becoming the next President of Ireland".
Oct 25, 2025 15:46
Independent Ireland TD's to nominate Maria Steen for the presidency
It met today, and says its TDs were impressed by her honesty and candour.
Sep 23, 2025 13:02
Leitrim councillors to hear from candidates looking for Presidential nomination today
The action gets underway at Áras an Chontae at 11am.
Sep 17, 2025 07:19
Heather Humphreys visits Carrick-on-Shannon
The former Minister for Social Protection is just one of three candidates confirmed for October's election.
Sep 11, 2025 15:03
Presidential race heating up with local authorities to hold meetings this month
Fianna Fáil will pick its Presidential nominee today.
Sep 9, 2025 07:40
Joanna Donnelly withdraws bid to run for President
This afternoon in a social media post she says she was naïve and unprepared.
Sep 5, 2025 16:20
Ming rules out running in presidential election
The Midlands Northwest MEP had previously said he was considering trying to replace Michael D Higgins in the Aras.
Jul 17, 2025 10:59
Trump's tariff plan to spike medicine costs and 'put lives at risk' in the US
The American President says he will be introducing tariffs on pharmaceuticals - specifically citing Ireland among the countries where many pharmaceutical products are made.
Mar 29, 2025 08:04
Calls grow for US President Trump to address the Oireachtas
The Tánaiste Simon Harris told the Irish Mail on Sunday the US President should visit the State, saying it would be "mutually beneficial."
Mar 17, 2025 07:56
Former President describes impact of electricity loss in Roscommon
Her Cootehall property was one of thousands in the Shannonside region that was badly hit by both weather events.
Feb 10, 2025 07:47
Donald Trump declares his victory in US Presidential Election
Trump has won in key swing states such as North Carolina and Georgia.
Nov 6, 2024 08:19
Former Taoiseach John Bruton to be laid to rest today
The 76 year old Dunboyne native died peacefully on Tuesday, following a long illness.
Feb 10, 2024 07:54Shannonside Newsletter
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