News - Cathaoirleach
Kevin Hussey elected Cathaoirleach of Longford MD
The Fianna Fail councillor was first elected to Longford County Council in 2024.
Jun 24, 2026 17:01
Micheál Frain to become Boyle MD cathaoirleach today
He'll hold the job for one year and will get an allowance of 6,000 euro.
Jun 23, 2026 07:28
Cllr Domnick Conolly elected Cathaoirelach of Roscommon County Council
First elected in 1991, Domnick Connolly made a return to politics in the last local elections, claiming the last seat in the Athlone LEA.
Jun 22, 2026 17:06
Seán McGowan elected Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon MD
He succeeds Fine Gael Cllr Maeve Reynolds who has held the position for the last year.
Jun 8, 2026 13:10
Property developer Sean Mulryan to receive Freedom of Roscommon
Cathaoirleach Liam Callaghan proposed the Oran native for the honour at this week's Roscommon County Council meeting.
Apr 29, 2026 13:18
Roscommon Cathaoirleach pays tribute to those who passed away on the N5
A 7 kilometre stretch of the new road, bypassing Frenchpark and Sheepwalk was opened earlier by Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.
Mar 26, 2026 17:39
Local counties to be paired with member states during EU presidency
Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee announced the details, which aim to engage communities across the country on Ireland's European relationships.
Jan 17, 2026 12:18
Major tourism project in pipeline for Leitrim village
It would include a community hub, with a tourism information office, and meeting room.
Nov 3, 2025 14:38
Official opening of Albert Reynolds Collection to take place in Longford on Monday
The collection features archives, objects and books celebrating the life of former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds.
Nov 2, 2025 14:19
Roscommon councillor welcomes €1 million boost to repurpose vacant sites
The allocation was announced this morning under the Rural and Regeneration Development Fund.
Oct 10, 2025 17:17
Longford political stalwarts set sights on Leinster House
Fianna Fáil Uruemu Adejinmi is the cathaoirleach of the Longford Municipal District, and Gerry Warnock was a long-time Longford councillor.
Sep 24, 2025 17:24
Popular Ballaghaderreen guesthouse closing today
The building's owner is trying to secure a new operator to run the business.
Jul 18, 2025 13:14
Paddy Farrell to become new Cathaoirleach of Leitrim later today
The Leitrim village councillor will take over from his party colleague Paddy O'Rourke.
Jun 27, 2025 07:27
Liam Callaghan elected as cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council
He was chosen to succeed Fianna Fáil's Paschal Fitzmaurice at the local authority's annual meeting today.
Jun 23, 2025 14:37Shannonside Newsletter
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