News - Sinn Fein
Education minister accused of 'rushed approach' to exam reforms
Sinn Fein TD Darren O'Rourke is making the claim after the ASTI voted to reject the changes.
Jun 8, 2025 08:29
NBI announced high-speed broadband for area in Co. Leitrim
The NBI says Co. Leitrim will receive €46m of Government investment under the National Broadband Plan.
Jun 7, 2025 09:20
Over 80 council homes boarded up across the Shannonside region according to Sinn Fein
The majority of local council houses boarded up in the region are in Longford.
Jun 6, 2025 17:43
Nearly 60 homeless people in emergency accommodation locally
The Department of Housing says there were 21 in Longford, 19 in Leitrim and 18 in Roscommon.
May 30, 2025 17:14
Dáil hears of 'frustration' over permanently solving Roscommon flooding crisis
The rising water levels of Lough Funshinagh have caused devastation over the past decade.
May 30, 2025 17:06
Taoiseach vows to take action on west Roscommon wild fire
Micheál Martin was responding to Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane in the Dáil today, who said the fire in Gortaganny earlier this month was the 'worst ever seen in the county'.
May 28, 2025 17:00
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
Local TD says digitisation of health records 'lagging behind'
Longford-Westmeath TD Sorca Clarke, from Sinn Fein, is also a member of the committee.
May 24, 2025 13:37
Leitrim's Des Guckian remembered as 'fearless' councillor, following his death
He passed away peacefully this morning after an illness, while aged in his late 70s.
May 22, 2025 16:28
Minister questioned over lack of funding for local suicide-prevention charity
North West Stop provides free counselling to all ages across the region.
May 18, 2025 12:17
Longford senator highlights agriculture’s role in past recession recovery
Fine Gael's Paraic Brady was speaking during the first sitting of the new Oireachtas agriculture committee this week.
May 17, 2025 13:51
Leitrim councillor seeks standard height for speed ramps
He has this week called for more uniformity when it comes to the traffic calming measure.
May 11, 2025 09:22
Suicidal child refused help by the HSE, local TD tells Dáil
Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke says several children have been experiencing severe difficulties getting appropriate mental healthcare.
Apr 30, 2025 12:47
Sinn Féin to hold Easter commemoration in Roscommon today
The annual event is taking place in Knockcroghery at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
Apr 19, 2025 11:07Shannonside Newsletter
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