News - TD
Local GP and TD backs plan to ban flavoured vapes
The government is planning to restrict flavours to only nicotine and unflavoured.
May 17, 2026 08:40
Former justice minister and local TD passes away
The Longford-Westmeath politician served as minister in the cabinets of Liam Cosgrave and Garrett Fitzgerald.
Dec 6, 2025 16:55
Teenager who died while swimming in Co. Meath named locally
The 15-year-old from the Blackrock area of Dundalk got into difficulty while swimming in the River Nanny with friends during the hot weather.
Jun 22, 2025 08:07
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
'Service was at the heart of his life' - Seán Sherwin's funeral mass hears
The Rooskey native was a Fianna Fáil TD between 1970 and 1973, and also served as the party's national organiser.
May 5, 2025 12:15
Former TD and Roscommon resident to be laid to rest today
He was actively involved in the community in Rooskey.
May 5, 2025 08:53
LISTEN: Local TD 'thrilled' to take on new role as Minister of State
The Sligo-Leitrim politician and former MEP remains keen on balancing the ministerial office with her work in the constituency.
Feb 23, 2025 15:05
Removal of GAA manager & politician John O'Mahony to take place today
After his GAA career, he turned to politics, serving as a Fine Gael TD and senator between 2007 and 2020.
Jul 10, 2024 09:23
Tributes paid to former Fine Gael TD following sudden passing
The politician is remembered for his remarkable oratory skills and his constant involvement in local politics even after his retirement.
Jan 28, 2024 14:02
Local TD calls for treatment plan for those suffering from Long Covid
Almost 200 thousand people here are living with symptoms of long Covid.
Sep 5, 2023 13:05
Tánaiste hopes new constituency boundaries won't draw legal challenges
A number of political parties believe a court challenge could be mounted given a number of constituencies are still over the constitutional limit requiring one TD for every 30,000 people in Ireland.
Sep 1, 2023 12:01
Local TD calls for Ballaghaderreen Pool to reopen
The petition has received over 700 signatures and is approaching it's target of 800.
Apr 5, 2023 13:35
Local TD wants Health Minister to expand Ballinasloe Hospital beds
Deputy Naughton says the case of more beds at Portiuncula can't be argued against in light of the rise in overcrowding there.
Apr 4, 2023 07:25
Local TD welcomes statutory inquiry into Defence Force allegations
The report had been commissioned following a documentary first shown in late 2021
Mar 28, 2023 18:17Shannonside Newsletter
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