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Large crowds expected to descend on Athlone for anti-Mercosur rally
The event is being organised by Independent Ireland politicians and supported by national farming bodies.
Jan 10, 2026 09:16
Agriculture Sector Raises Concerns After Mercosur Trade Deal Approved
The deal will open the EU market to almost a hundred thousand tonnes of beef a year.
Jan 10, 2026 08:05
Traffic management plan confirmed ahead of anti-Mercosur protest in Athlone
An Garda Síochána is advising motorists a traffic management plan will be in place.
Jan 9, 2026 17:13
Status Yellow wind warning issued for Leitrim this weekend
Clare, Kerry, Donegal, Galway, Mayo and Sligo have also been included in the warning.
Jan 9, 2026 17:01
New 72-room hostel planned for Carrick gets the green light
Over 240 guests are set to be accommodated in the new hostel planned for Carrick.
Jan 9, 2026 16:58
Information session to take place over proposed new Men's Shed in Ballymahon
Men's sheds allow men of all ages and backgrounds to come together and participate in tailored activities and workshops.
Jan 9, 2026 13:21
Local Green Party Rep calls for upgrade of rural transport system
Leslie O'Hora made the comments following a negative experience on Expressway's Sligo-Dublin bus.
Jan 9, 2026 13:15
Over 350 patients waiting over 18 months for treatment at local hospitals
The most recent report from the National Treatment Purchase Fund reveals just over 5,000 inpatients were on the waiting list as of the end of December.
Jan 9, 2026 13:10
Man charged with assault in Ballaghaderreen released on bail
Yevhen Shutko (46) was charged with assault causing serious harm to Jordon Nevin on New Year's Day.
Jan 9, 2026 12:47
Local Cllr plays down speculation that IPAS centre could open in Drumshanbo
Letters outlining plans to open a centre in the town were sent out to local residents in recent days.
Jan 9, 2026 12:23
Mercosur trade deal approved by EU ambassadors
Ireland, France, Poland, Austria, and Hungary reportedly opposed the deal while Belgium abstained.
Jan 9, 2026 11:09
Local TD critical of government Mercosur u-turn
A vote of the EU is to take place today on whether to give the go-ahead.
Jan 9, 2026 08:09
Irish Rail urged to prevent smaller station closures
Independent Councillor Irene Guckian Rabbitte is bringing forward a motion to next weeks Carrick on Shannon Municipal District meeting regarding the issue.
Jan 9, 2026 07:28
Man charged with assault in Ballaghaderreen due in court
Jordon Nevin, who was aged in his 30s, passed away following the incident in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Jan 9, 2026 07:26Shannonside Newsletter
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