News - St Patrick's Day
Gardaí appeal to road users to lower speed after St Patrick's Weekend
285 motorists were caught using phones while behind the wheel over the weekend across the country.
Mar 18, 2025 17:00
LISTEN: Locals 'delighted' after successful St. Patrick's parade in Longford Town
The town was treated to a brand-new format this year, with the parade taking place in the evening to benefit the local night time economy.
Mar 17, 2025 10:06
Leitrim County Council meets Tourism Ireland in New York
The meeting underscored Leitrim's potential to attract American visitors through ongoing promotional efforts.
Mar 15, 2025 14:55
Shannonside Northern Sound Region among Ireland’s top Guinness hotspots
Roscommon ranks second nationwide, with 214 pubs per 100,000 people serving Guinness, while Leitrim follows in third with 199.
Mar 15, 2025 11:29
Local Cathaoirleach hopeful St Patrick's meetings will reinforce US- Ireland relationship
Council staff will be meeting the Irish diaspora there, including connections to the region, and are aiming to boost financial support for local projects.
Mar 12, 2025 18:10
Local authority officials travel to US for St Patrick's Day festivities
Every representative will partake in dinner dances which will be held in honour for their respective counties on Friday.
Mar 12, 2025 14:40
St Patrick's Day parade to pay tribute to late Roscommon councillor
The Ballintubber man passed away at his home last month at the age of 64.
Mar 11, 2025 13:31
Local MEP calls for Ireland to take firmer stance against Trump presidency
It comes as the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste are set to travel to the White House for St. Patrick's Day.
Feb 21, 2025 13:56
Local Minister 'honoured' to represent Ireland abroad for St Patrick's Day
Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Marian Harkin will visit Belgium and the Netherlands this year.
Feb 14, 2025 13:49
US President and Taoiseach agree on urgent need for ceasefire in Gaza
The comments were made last night at the annual White House shamrock ceremony for St. Patrick's Day.
Mar 18, 2024 08:01
Leitrim delegates briefed on plan to increase tourism from US to Ireland
A number of members are in New York this week for the St Patrick's Day Period.
Mar 17, 2024 09:20
Integration Minister accused of moving homeless men to unsafe location
A number of them have since returned to the International Protection Office as they were unhappy with the new camp in Crooksling.
Mar 17, 2024 08:15
Chairman of New York St Patrick's Day parade says Technology causing disengagement
The Boyle native found that 85% of young Irish Americans aged between 18 and 35 are not part of any Irish organisation.
Jan 6, 2024 11:28
St Patrick's Day parades taking place across the region today
You can find a full list of today's parades on our website.
Mar 17, 2023 09:18Shannonside Newsletter
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