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Local MEP Calls on European Commission to Investigate X
It's AI tool Grook has generated deepfakes, targeting women and children.
Jan 31, 2026 13:31
Over 4,000 Employed by IDA Client Companies in Shannonside Region Last Year
The figures were released by Enterprise Minister Peter Burke following a Parliamentary Question by Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe.
Jan 31, 2026 11:06
Passengers Advised to Check Iarnród Éireann Timetables Ahead of Weekend Travel
Irish rail says there's work being carried out on the Dublin Heuston to Westport and Galway routes.
Jan 31, 2026 09:17
CPR Information Event Takes Place in Athlone Today
The Athlone Emergency Defibrillator Group are holding the event in the Golden Island Shopping Centre from 10am this morning.
Jan 31, 2026 09:14
Farmers Demand Bord Bia Chair’s Resignation at Protest Today
The IFA has decided to continue the demonstration outside Bord Bia's offices in Dublin until Larry Murrin resigns or is removed.
Jan 31, 2026 08:30
Leitrim School to Continue Campaign for New School Building After Setback
It follows disappointment this week after it was omitted from a Department of Education list of new school building projects.
Jan 30, 2026 17:20
55 People Registered as Homeless in Shannonside Region Last Month
The Department of Housing says there were 20 in Longford, 19 in Roscommon and 16 in Leitrim.
Jan 30, 2026 17:11
More than letters and parcels: Paul Forde’s last day at Boyle Post Office
The building has stood on Shop Street for over 100 years.
Jan 30, 2026 15:05
PODCAST: Special reception held to honour Carrick's TidyTowns glory
A civic reception was held in the council's headquarters - after the town won the overall award last October.
Jan 30, 2026 13:20
End of an era as Boyle Post Office set to move location
Paul Forde has worked at the Shop Street location for 30 years, serving 18 of those as postmaster.
Jan 30, 2026 13:01
Local Senator says use of AI is an opportunity Ireland can't afford to miss
Roscommon-Galway Senator Gareth Scahill says that AI regulation and innovation can and must coexist.
Jan 30, 2026 12:58
Eight IPAS centres currently open in the Shannonside region
The figures were released by the Justice Minister following a parliamentary question in the Dáil this week.
Jan 30, 2026 12:55
Local TD calls for more affordable childcare & fair funding for rural services
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice told the Dáil that current regulations have driven childminders out of the sector.
Jan 30, 2026 12:53
Sligo University Hospital fourth busiest in the country this month
As of this morning, there 48 patients waiting on trolleys in Sligo, making it the third busiest facility in the country.
Jan 30, 2026 12:51Shannonside Newsletter
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