News - war
Trump deadline for Ukraine truce criticised by Irish MEP
The 28-point plan involves Kyiv surrendering land to Moscow, reducing the size of its military, and would see Ukraine banned from joining NATO.
Nov 22, 2025 08:30
'Great progress' made at Trump-Putin summit despite no ceasefire deal
Donald Trump met the Russian president for talks in Alaska, to discuss a possible plan for peace.
Aug 16, 2025 08:15
'Critical' week ahead for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
Following a one-to-one meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Vatican at the weekend, Donald Trump said he doubts Vladimir Putin is willing to end the war.
Apr 28, 2025 07:35
Labour spokesperson says any deal reached with Russia will be 'to the cost of Ukraine'
Presidents Trump and Zelensky were pictured opposite each other at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Apr 27, 2025 07:24
Ukrainian refugees to face homelessness if hosting scheme is not extended
The scheme came into effect in July 2022 to encourage people to open their homes to Ukrainian refugees.
Feb 2, 2025 08:04
Efforts made to bring Irish Citizens in Gaza to safety
A border crossing in Egypt is expected to open this morning for aid and foreign nationals to pass through
Oct 16, 2023 09:40
Incoming Ukrainian refugees to be housed in tents from today
A six week contract has been signed for glamping tents to be used at the Electric Picnic site in Stradbally, Co Laois.
Sep 5, 2023 09:11
Longford Community to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day
At 8:45 pm, the local Ukrainian choir will perform by candlelight on the outside steps of St Mel's Cathedral.
Aug 24, 2023 14:06
Ukrainian president sends message of defiance one year on from Russian invasion
At least 487 children were killed and 954 injured since the conflict began a year ago today.
Feb 24, 2023 09:40
Longford TD included in Russian 'Stop List' of sanctioned politicians
The local TD described Vladimir Putin as a 'Barbaric Dictator' in the Dáil last March.
Nov 18, 2022 12:23
Irish man killed fighting in Ukraine named locally
The 23 year old man was from Dunboyne in County Meath
Oct 5, 2022 09:27
Ukrainian man living in Leitrim fears for country following Putin announcement
Russia's president has threatened the West with nuclear weapons if it continues to - in his view - "blackmail" his country following his invasion of Ukraine.
Sep 21, 2022 13:35
Former local care home reopens to house Ukrainian Refugees
The Department is currently in the process of contacting property owners across the country who operate or have accommodation suitable to house refugees.
Aug 24, 2022 13:31
Local food company sees major price hikes due to war in Ukraine
The war has had a massive effect on a number of businesses.
Jul 3, 2022 08:15Shannonside Newsletter
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