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'Ming' calls for Mercusor trade agreement to be scrapped
He has lambasted the European Commission's approach to the deal.
Dec 18, 2025 17:29
Government under fire for voting against minimum wage bill
It would have abolished pay rates for young workers that are below the €13.50 an hour minimum wage.
Dec 18, 2025 17:15
Investigation continues into alleged assault in Longford
A man, aged in his 20s was taken to the Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore for treatment.
Dec 18, 2025 17:03
Local councillor disappointed with decision to rule out N61 upgrade
It's after Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly called for the N61 to be given national primary status in the Dáil today.
Dec 18, 2025 17:00
Major water upgrade works completed in Strokestown
The project, which began last year, involved replacing 1.3km of ageing water mains along Bawn Street, Church Street, and the Tulsk Road with modern, durable pipes.
Dec 18, 2025 13:20
Local TD quizzes Tánaiste on Mercusor stance
A number of farmers and other industry representatives have travelled to Brussels today to voice their disapproval of the plans.
Dec 18, 2025 13:18
No plans to upgrade Athlone to Boyle road- Tánaiste
He said it would improve road safety and enhance balanced regional development.
Dec 18, 2025 13:16
Over 600 benefit locally from pay-related benefit
The maximum rate is 450 euro a week, and you can get it for up to nine months.
Dec 18, 2025 13:14
Hopes for positive future for Ballaghaderreen's eroc centre
Roscommon County Council refused plans to increase its capacity from 192 to to 310 with the creation of 18 new bedrooms.
Dec 18, 2025 13:12
Local farmers outline frustrations in Brussels protest
They're venting their anger at recent cuts to the CAP budget and plans to go ahead with the Mercosur trade deal.
Dec 18, 2025 13:10
Bluetongue vaccine to be made available to local farmers next year
Agriculture Minister Martin Heydon says he's allowing the vaccine to be used as a result of four outbreaks of the disease in the North.
Dec 18, 2025 12:12
Mass farming protest in Brussels over Mercosur and CAP
The EU's planned agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay is controversial as farming groups say it'll allow lower quality beef into the European market.
Dec 18, 2025 08:49
Site secured for Alzheimer's centre in Roscommon
A site has now been secured for the proposed Western Alzheimer's centre at Hawthorne Drive in the town.
Dec 18, 2025 07:47
'A good news story' - Ballagh reacts as plans for more refugees turned down
The Abbeyfield Hotel currently accommodates around 192 refugees - but a planning application was lodged to increase capacity to 310.
Dec 18, 2025 07:38Shannonside Newsletter
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