News - Dara Calleary
Minister officially opens upgraded Ballaghaderreen library
The library opened last year following the completion of upgrade works at Dillon House, which had been closed since 2020.
Jun 12, 2026 07:22
Minister Dara Calleary to officially open Ballaghaderreen Library today
Minister Dara Calleary is set to visit both Castlerea and Ballaghaderreen over the course of the evening.
Jun 11, 2026 07:45
Minister Calleary to officially open Ballaghaderreen Library
The library opened late last year following the completion of upgrade works at Dillon House, which had been closed since 2020.
Jun 8, 2026 13:07
Local walking trails to benefit from funding
This funding is being provided to resurface, re-route and enhance walking trails.
May 21, 2026 13:09
Over 800 local recipients of additional needs payments so far this year
The Additional Needs Payment is a payment to help you with an expense that you cannot pay from your weekly income or other sources.
May 16, 2026 12:15
Local men's sheds awarded over €40,000 in funding
A total of 19 sheds will benefit from the funding.
May 5, 2026 07:35
Over 400 jobseekers' payments reduced due to penalties in 2025
The figures come following a parliamentary question by Dublin Bay South to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.
Apr 26, 2026 12:24
Minister confirms rural households to be supported in government fuel measures
A final decision on what to include in a package of measures will be decided this evening before being brought to Cabinet tomorrow morning.
Mar 23, 2026 18:04
Minister Dara Calleary launches 2026 Tidy Towns competition in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 13:29
Longford Agricultural Show welcomes funding boost for this year's event
Longford Agricultural Show was held for the first time in 1902 and has evolved into a family and musical event attended by thousands every year.
Mar 9, 2026 13:40
Almost 20,000 across region enrolled in retirement savings system
Figures were revealed earlier this week following a parliamentary question from Dublin South Central TD Catherine Ardagh to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.
Feb 21, 2026 14:39
Over 30,000 recipients of State Pension Contributory across region
Figures were revealed earlier this week following a parliamentary question from Deputy Malcom Byrne to Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary.
Feb 14, 2026 09:19
No community welfare officer currently based in Castlerea
The Social Protection Minister has confirmed the news to a local TD.
Jan 24, 2026 09:24
Local families to benefit from new-born baby grant
Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary released the figures this week.
Jan 20, 2026 12:47Shannonside Newsletter
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