News - Senator Aisling Dolan
Local candidates in the running as counting in Seanad elections commences
Micheal McDowell has become the first candidate to be elected to the new Seanad after being re-elected to the NUI panel last night.
Jan 30, 2025 09:22
37 patients on trolleys in Portiuncula this morning
This is over double the figure of last year, where 15 were waiting on trolleys
Jan 2, 2025 12:35
Ballinasloe Senator to contest Seanad elections next month
She has been nominated by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders Association to run on the agricultural panel.
Dec 20, 2024 16:19
Minister Heather Humphreys praised in Seanad for local investment
The Social Protection and Community Development Minister is quitting politics after the forthcoming general election.
Oct 23, 2024 14:23
Naughten and Daly Finn to represent Fine Gael in Roscommon-Galway
Alan Harney had earlier withdrawn from the selection process.
Sep 20, 2024 20:30
Fine Gael expected to select one candidate in Roscommon-Galway tonight
Over 300 party members are eligible to vote at the convention which will be chaired by MEP Maria Walsh.
Sep 20, 2024 13:38
New special classes announced for next academic year in Co. Roscommon
It brings the number of special classes in Co. Roscommon to 48 for the 2024/25 academic year.
Jul 26, 2024 13:21
Local Senator slams delays to new school building in Ballinasloe
The school received the go ahead to construct a larger school building with three additional classrooms in September of 2023.
Jul 11, 2024 16:57
OPW Minister visiting Roscommon today to provide an update on Lough Funshinagh
Kieran O'Donnell is meeting residents, councillors, TD's and Senators in Roscommon County Council's offices this afternoon.
Jul 11, 2024 13:34
Additional rail services announced for Athlone
The services include a new late service leaving Dublin Heuston at 8.30.
Jun 3, 2024 09:13
Local Senator calls for update on Galway/Athlone cycleway
The 150 kilometre cycleway is part of a national route from Dublin to Galway, with the project moving through, Westmeath, Roscommon and Galway.
May 27, 2024 15:09
Seanad hears calls to reverse Roscommon post office changes
It has been confirmed that a representative from An Post will attend a special meeting of Roscommon County Council this evening to discuss the matter.
Feb 1, 2024 14:05
Ballinasloe school set for major upgrade
It will bring the number of classrooms to 16, with school management stating the the development will help them to meet the increasing demand for student places.
Sep 22, 2023 13:18
12 extra beds available in Portiuncula Hospital from today
The rooms will include 8 single en-suite rooms, and are set to double the existing single bedroom spaces in the hospital.
Sep 18, 2023 08:15Shannonside Newsletter
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