News - protest

Call to scrap Mercosur trade deal after vote delay

Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice is making the demand, after the vote on the deal was postponed until January.

Dec 20, 2025 08:33

School secretaries and caretakers across the Shannonside region are continuing their strike action.

Sep 4, 2025 13:35

Fórsa say the strike will continue until they reach an agreement with the state.

Aug 29, 2025 08:32

The controversial project has been the subject of ongoing protests in Ballaghaderreen in recent months.

Apr 28, 2025 13:38

Roscommon County Council is appealing to the local community to support the works and avoid what they say will be unnecessary and costly delays

Apr 3, 2025 16:34

The 4.5 million euro plan is around 40 per cent complete.

Apr 3, 2025 12:11

It was part of a series of events taking place across the country and one of three such pro-Palestinian rallies in the Shannonside region.

Mar 23, 2025 11:37

The Council has confirmed the works will result in the loss of around 47 parking spaces in the town centre.

Mar 14, 2025 07:50

They’re calling for the immediate introduction of appropriate school places, and increased accountability in the allocation of resources.

Mar 1, 2025 08:46

Garda management have told local TD Claire Kerrane it’s to provide support and reassurance to the community.

Nov 11, 2024 21:29

Ballaghaderreen Concerned Citizens organised this protest after the teenager was allegedly attacked in the town last Friday morning.

Nov 4, 2024 09:16

Restaurant owners say that they have been badly let down by Government.

Oct 15, 2024 07:37

Postmaster Paddy McCann, from Fairymount, told the crowd some people are even afraid they'll be killed.

Sep 29, 2024 17:25

It's after a series of burglaries in the county recently, with shops, farms and small businesses all targeted.

Sep 29, 2024 12:38

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