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Cuts to fuel excise duties extended
But opposition parties say simply postponing the increase in taxes isn’t good enough.
Jun 30, 2026 13:08
Next steps taken in development of Longford family resource centre
Longford's FRC will be based at The Attic House on the Ballinalee Road, which the Minister visited last year.
Jun 30, 2026 13:04
70 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals
The INMO's latest trolley watch report has been published.
Jun 30, 2026 11:15
Two week public consultation on ambitious Tarmonbarry project underway
Roscommon County Council are inviting the public to have their say on the Tarmonbarry Riverside Park.
Jun 30, 2026 08:13
Three Co. Westmeath people who died in road crash in Spain named locally
Amy McCullagh, her brother-in-law Mark McCullagh and his partner Michaela Newcombe died in the two-vehicle collision on the A7 motorway near Malaga.
Jun 30, 2026 07:41
Ballintubber left without post office for first time in a century
Popular postmistress Mary Lennon shut her door for the final time after 20 years' service last Friday.
Jun 29, 2026 18:02
Roscommon trucking business marks 50 years in operation
Westward Scania has been operating in Strokestown since 1976 when Jim Callery was awarded the franchise.
Jun 29, 2026 17:54
Local councillor welcomes proposed change to driving bans
As things stand, people convicted of dangerous driving causing death are disqualified from driving for a time.
Jun 29, 2026 17:38
Large crowds gather at Connolly Barracks for sod turning event
A €7 million development will transform the vacant building into a cultural and community hub.
Jun 29, 2026 13:50
Calls for an additional radiologist at Portiuncula University Hospital
Calls were made at last week's regional health forum west meeting for increased interventional radiological services at the facility.
Jun 29, 2026 13:47
Local Minister says road crash in Spain is devastating news
Three people from Co. Westmeath died in the crash near Malaga
Jun 29, 2026 13:44
GoFundMe appeal in aid of family of a Leitrim man who died in crash reaches €26,000
Daniel Taylor from Ballinamore died following a single vehicle collision last Thursday morning.
Jun 29, 2026 13:40
Over 80 patients waiting for a bed at local hospitals today
Nationally, University Hospital Limerick remains the country's most overcrowded hospital.
Jun 29, 2026 13:38
Co. Leitrim centre for people with disabilities receives positive HIQA report
An unannounced inspection was carried out at Shannon Quay residential centre in March.
Jun 29, 2026 08:28Shannonside Newsletter
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