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Slight majority of MEPs support Mercusor deal
Politico has released a poll showing 319 MEPs support the deal, 301 opposing it, with 92 undecided and undeclared votes.
Jan 21, 2026 07:39
Roscommon council paid back €1.1m in Storm Éowyn costs
Over €1.1 million was spent by the local authority following the freak weather event last January.
Jan 21, 2026 07:25
Only go to Mullingar hospital in emergencies, urges management
Hospital management is asking anyone with non-emergency medical conditions to consider using other health services where possible.
Jan 21, 2026 07:20
Local MEP Hopes Mercosur Deal Will Be Overturned
Midlands North West MEP, Ciaran Mullooly was one of the organiser's of a large demonstration against the demonstration in recent weeks.
Jan 20, 2026 17:18
Calls intensify for additional special-education class at Ballyforan National School
Families have expressed increasing concern that the current level of provision is insufficient to meet the needs of children requiring autism-specific placements.
Jan 20, 2026 17:14
Local TD Calls on Bord Bia Chairperson to Resign
The comments come after Dawn Farms, a leading meat supplier, confirmed that Brazilian beef accounted for 1 per cent of its overall beef supply in 2025.
Jan 20, 2026 17:10
Overcrowding continues at local hospitals
The latest Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation report is out.
Jan 20, 2026 12:53
Leading economist dismisses farmers' Mercosur concerns
A major protest is taking place in Strasbourg today against the agreement between the EU and four South American countries.
Jan 20, 2026 12:51
Local families to benefit from new-born baby grant
Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary released the figures this week.
Jan 20, 2026 12:47
Leitrim barber jailed for eight years for rape of woman
Dilzar Hamad (40) of Oaklands, Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim, was convicted by a jury last year of rape of the woman on a date in January or February 2021.
Jan 20, 2026 12:43
HSE formally apologises to Longford woman's family, as High Court case settled
Bryonny Sainsbury passed away in August 2021, days after she was injured by her horse.
Jan 20, 2026 12:29
Proposed Caravan Camping Site in Co. Leitrim Gets Green Light
Kiltyclogher Community Council had applied to Leitrim County Council to develop the recreational site at the town's community centre.
Jan 20, 2026 11:33
Longford IFA Chairman Fears Mercosur Deal Will Be Approved
A major protest is taking place in Strasbourg today against the agreement between the EU and four South American countries.
Jan 20, 2026 10:46
IFA joins protest against Mercosur in Strasbourg
Around 27,000 people protested against the agreement in Athlone recently.
Jan 20, 2026 08:21Shannonside Newsletter
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