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Study highlights concerns of locals
More than 100 women took part in structured discussions at a series of deliberative cafés, which also took place in Edgeworthstown.
Mar 30, 2026 13:55
Witness appeal issued over Westmeath crash
Five people were hospitalised following the crash, including the two drivers.
Mar 30, 2026 13:53
Local farmers intimidated by drug dealers
A meeting in Galway last week heard first-hand accounts of intimidation and its impact.
Mar 30, 2026 13:51
Over 400 locals waiting over five years for hospital treatment
The new figures have been released by the National Treatment Purchase Fund, under the Freedom of Information Act.
Mar 30, 2026 13:48
120 new jobs on the way with Midlands McDonald's
It's due to be built in Lakepoint Retail Park.
Mar 30, 2026 11:38
Nationwide appeal tonight for information on Liam Farrell's suspicious death
The 87-year-old farmer's case will feature on CrimeCall on RTE One at 9.35.
Mar 30, 2026 08:46
John McGahern remembered fondly on 20th anniversary of his death
The local writer is best known for his acclaimed novel Amongst Women and That They May Face the Rising Sun.
Mar 30, 2026 08:10
Over 400 people, including Shannonside locals, attend fuel crisis meeting
A gathering took place in Portlaoise on Saturday evening to demand the reduction of the cost of diesel.
Mar 30, 2026 07:35
Transport Minister vows to continue to invest in Carrick bypass
Minister Darragh O'Brien cut the ribbon on a 7km stretch of the N5, bypassing Frenchpark, last week.
Mar 30, 2026 07:21
Five people injured, one seriously, in Westmeath crash
The crash between a car and a van happened on the N62 at Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath this afternoon.
Mar 29, 2026 20:42
Lecarrow charity fund looking for more volunteers
The Lecarrow Benevolent Fund is 25 years in existence this year and has raised almost one million euro.
Mar 29, 2026 14:51
Over half of adults in Connacht call for shortage of Early Years places to be addressed
That's according to the Early Childhood Barometer for 2026.
Mar 29, 2026 12:31
Sligo hospital sees increase in Freedom of Information requests in 2025
The Freedom of Information Act 2014 allows you to request access to information that is not otherwise publicly available.
Mar 29, 2026 09:23
Sinn Féin calling on Government to fund education system 'properly'
It's reported Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers is blaming former Education Ministers Helen McEntee and Norma Foley for budget overruns.
Mar 29, 2026 08:18Shannonside Newsletter
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