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Feighan appointed Minister of State at Department of Public Expenditure
The move was announced in the Dáil this afternoon.
Nov 18, 2025 14:43
Local TD Peter Burke tipped as new finance minister, as Donohoe quits
Donohoe is quitting government, and as a TD.
Nov 18, 2025 10:27
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe resigns from cabinet
Donohoe told colleagues this morning he has been offered a position at the World Bank which he intends to accept.
Nov 18, 2025 09:58
Erect wind turbine at Roscommon Leisure Centre to end massive losses - Crosby
At their budget meeting tomorrow, Roscommon County Council will allocate it €297,000 for next year.
Nov 18, 2025 08:21
Dáil to hear of local opposition to Mercusor deal
The government has said they are against the agreement, which, if passed, could see beef prices could fall by up to 45 per cent in five years.
Nov 18, 2025 07:38
Longford's commercial rates could rise by 7pc next year
Next Monday, Longford County Council will sign off on a budget of over €80 million for 2026 - an increase of over 4 million on this year.
Nov 18, 2025 07:19
Leitrim TD Warns EU-South America Trade Deal Poses Huge Threat to Irish Agriculture
The Mercosur agreement would see a boost in free trade between the bloc and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay.
Nov 17, 2025 17:26
Plans unveiled for Mayo-Roscommon Children's Hospice
It’s the first children's hospice to be built outside of Dublin, and the first of its kind to be constructed since 2011.
Nov 17, 2025 17:23
Opposition Mounts Against €20 Million Roscommon Sports Centre
In its draft budget for 2026, the council says the indoor and outdoor facility is one of its priorities for 2026.
Nov 17, 2025 17:17
Burglary levels across the region significantly lower than they were ten years ago
That's according to research compiled by Phonewatch, which studied data from the Central Statistics Office.
Nov 17, 2025 13:07
Local soccer fans returning from triumphant trip
The win secures the team's spot in the World Cup play-offs, which will be played in March 2026.
Nov 17, 2025 13:06
32 road traffic collisions on Roscommon roads in first half of year
That's according to figures released by the Road Safety Authority to local councillors.
Nov 17, 2025 13:02
Over 300 waiting more than two years for a bed at local hospital
Figures collected on October 30th, show that among those waiting include 185 children.
Nov 17, 2025 13:01
Local hospital sees surge in numbers waiting
The INMO is warning that chronic understaffing and rising overcrowding are pushing the system toward a dangerous winter.
Nov 17, 2025 12:04Shannonside Newsletter
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