News - Sinn Fein
Boyle's Christmas lights to be switched on this evening
Local groups, businesses, and volunteers have been busy preparing a calendar of winter activities aimed at boosting community spirit and supporting local enterprises.
Dec 6, 2025 12:12
Local Sinn Féin TD says answers are needed over Mercosur deal
Sinn Féin previously brought a private members' motion in the Dáil.
Nov 28, 2025 08:45
New junior minister told to deliver school building for Carrick
The Sligo-Leitrim TD was yesterday appointed as a Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Infrastructure.
Nov 19, 2025 12:46
Leitrim TD Warns EU-South America Trade Deal Poses Huge Threat to Irish Agriculture
The Mercosur agreement would see a boost in free trade between the bloc and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Nov 17, 2025 17:26
Calls for multinationals in Leitrim to pay fairer commercial rates
The council is proposing to hike rates for all businesses by 5 per cent next year.
Nov 9, 2025 13:16
Kenny: Time to 'get a grip' on local autism services
A Carrick-on-Shannon child is still waiting for therapy - six months after being diagnosed with the condition.
Nov 3, 2025 16:18
Leitrim councillor says special school managers underpaid and overworked
Sinn Féin's Cormac Flynn says senior management teams in these schools are responsible for up to 90 people.
Nov 2, 2025 12:57
Report ranks Leitrim as least EV-friendly county in Ireland
Longford comes in just above Leitrim, ranking 25th overall in the report.
Oct 17, 2025 13:24
Sinn Féin TD says Government childcare plan is 'bizarre'
She says schools across the region have been waiting for funding for new buildings.
Oct 8, 2025 13:20
Son of Liam Farrell to meet with leading politicians today
The 87-year-old was found dead outside his house in Rooskey nearly six years ago.
Sep 23, 2025 08:20
LISTEN: Local Sinn Féin TD 'delighted' with party's decision to endorse Catherine Connolly
Earlier today, party leader Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement, saying their job is 'to get Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael out of government.'
Sep 20, 2025 14:30
Sinn Féin to back Catherine Connolly in presidential race
It comes after months of uncertainty about Sinn Féin's strategy for the elections, with party leader Ms McDonald ruling herself out of the race.
Sep 20, 2025 13:14
Serious safety concerns raised over traffic system in Carrick-on-Shannon
A one-way system was created as part of a public realm improvement scheme.
Sep 14, 2025 12:56
Mary Lou McDonald rules herself out of Presidential Election
She says she's informed her colleagues her name will not be going forward to represent the party in next month's election.
Sep 8, 2025 08:50Shannonside Newsletter
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