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Taoiseach makes formal apology to women and children sent to mother and baby homes
The Taoiseach has said the state failed the women and children who were sent to mother and baby homes. Micheál Martin made a formal
Jan 13, 2021 17:27
Love story of Kitty Kiernan and Michael Collins on TG4 tonight
The tragic love story of Kitty Kiernan and Michael Collins is to feature as part of a new documentary tonight. The Granard native was engaged
Jan 13, 2021 16:56
Bishop of Meath says homes report casts necessary light into a painful episode of social history
The Bishop of Meath says yesterday's publication of the Mother and Baby homes report casts a necessary light into a painful episode in our
Jan 13, 2021 16:27
Aldi to create 34 new jobs in Shannonside region
Aldi is to create over 80 news jobs in local stores this year. The German discount supermarket announced today that 1,050 jobs will be
Jan 13, 2021 14:45
Leitrim Councillor frustrated at inability to add 2.4km stretch of road to winter gritting plan
A Leitrim Councillor has expressed his frustration that the local authority is unable to add any extra roads to its current winter maintenance plan. Councillor
Jan 13, 2021 14:23
Friday deadline for Ballinasloe community to oppose latest application for waste transfer permit
Members of the public in Ballinasloe are being urged to make a final push in the next few days in the continuing campaign against a
Jan 13, 2021 14:01
Sigerson and Fitzgibbon cup competitions cancelled for this academic year
The GAA' s Higher Education committee have confirmed that there will be no Third Level championships taking place in the remainder of this academic year.
Jan 13, 2021 13:42
Car seized in Edgeworthstown after driver with UK licence not insured to drive here
A car has been seized in Edgeworthstown after the driver was found to have no insurance. The vehicle was stopped in the town by members
Jan 13, 2021 12:54
Two local students elected to national students' union regional body
Two students from the Shannonside region have been elected to represent the region in a national students' union. St Mel's College third-year student
Jan 13, 2021 12:10
Leitrim GAA 50 mile challenge getting World wide support
While all GAA action is on hold at the moment due to the restrictions surrounding the Coronavirus, fundraising is still something that is happening in
Jan 13, 2021 11:04
Alan Kelly steps away from his coaching role with the Irish Team
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has accepted the decision of goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly to step away from his role with the national team
Jan 13, 2021 09:33
Children's Minister says religious orders have moral obligation to contribute to redress scheme
The Children’s Minister says religious orders have a moral obligation to contribute to any redress scheme for the survivors of Mother and Baby Homes.
Jan 13, 2021 08:50
Over fifty motorists detected driving while intoxicated by drink or drugs in Sligo-Leitrim last year
Over fifty drivers in the north-west garda region of Sligo Leitrim were detected driving while intoxicated last year. New CSO crime figures for the
Jan 13, 2021 08:21
Axe seized in Abbeylara following alleged threats to women in Longford last week
An axe was seized at an address in Abbeylara today after gardai obtained a search warrant at Longford District Court. It follows an incident in
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