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Peaceful fuel protest to take place in Ballinasloe today
Their first demonstration took place last Sunday, when around 300 people marched around the town.
Apr 19, 2026 09:18
Young local party representative calls for voting age to be reduced
Countries like Austria, Argentina, Brazil, Scotland, Wales and Greece have all lowered their voting age from 18.
May 26, 2025 13:57
Day of high drama set to continue today at Roscommon voting count
That recount in the Boyle Local Electoral Area is set to take place at Noon today.
Jun 10, 2024 08:11
Five councillors returned in Roscommon so far
The first count in Boyle LEA took place earlier.
Jun 9, 2024 17:40
Local candidate slams NTA over Aircoach withdrawal
A National Transport Authority report concluded that there is no state obligation to replace the service that stopped in Ballinasloe and Athlone.
Apr 30, 2024 13:50
Young local election candidate looking to secure a seat in Roscommon
The Taughmaconnell native is seeking to win a seat for Sinn Fein in the Athlone Municipal district along side running mate Joe Harney.
Apr 9, 2024 17:10
Student calls for more youth representation in local authorities
That is the view of 18-year-old Sam Brooks, who served as Chair of Roscommon's Youth Council for the 2023 term and as Regional Officer for Longford-Westmeath with the Irish Second-Level Students' Union.
Jan 18, 2024 17:07Shannonside Newsletter
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