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Peter Burke to be appointed as new Enterprise Minister
Meanwhile, Patrick O’Donovan has been appointed the new Higher Education Minister.
Apr 9, 2024 17:15
Young local election candidate looking to secure a seat in Roscommon
The Taughmaconnell native is seeking to win a seat for Sinn Fein in the Athlone Municipal district along side running mate Joe Harney.
Apr 9, 2024 17:10
Simon Harris becomes youngest ever Taoiseach
The final vote in the Dáil finished 88 Tá to 69 Níl.
Apr 9, 2024 13:43
ESB says Rooskey power faults due to problem forestry
Work has commenced on removing trees and widening a forestry corridor at Knockhal following Storm Kathleen.
Apr 9, 2024 13:34
Close to 6,000 people unemployed locally last month
Nationally, 173,400 people were on the Live Register in March of 2024.
Apr 9, 2024 13:21
Local TD strongly tipped to become a cabinet minister this evening
The Fine Gael TD is expected to be appointed Enterprise Minister by incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris later today.
Apr 9, 2024 11:06
Leo Varadkar addresses Dáil as he bows out of Taoiseach's position
Mr. Varadkar says the Government he led faced massive challenges.
Apr 9, 2024 11:05
Elderly people living in fear near Lough Funshinagh
Local councillor Laurence Fallon says the flood threat for homeowners and farmers on the banks of Lough Funshinagh has gone beyond a crisis.
Apr 9, 2024 10:06
ESB criticised over persistent local power outages
Almost 80 premises were left without power last weekend due to the most recent fault following Storm Kathleen.
Apr 9, 2024 08:26
Taoiseach arrives at the Áras to offer official resignation
Simon Harris will take over the position officially from tomorrow.
Apr 8, 2024 18:10
Local childminder warns childcare sector could face crisis if new regulations brought in
The Department of Children has published the draft regulations, which are open for public consultation until May 2nd.
Apr 8, 2024 17:19
Local councillor highlights dumping problem near Mohill
He said a substantial amount of furniture and waste had been dumped in the townland of Cornee near Mohill.
Apr 8, 2024 17:12
Driver faces court after 2-year-old discovered without seatbelt
Roscommon Gardaí stopped the vehicle after the ANPR alert informed them the car was uninsured.
Apr 8, 2024 14:34
European candidate says he won't be bound by party whip
Ciaran Mullooly announced his candidacy for June's European Elections over the weekend.
Apr 8, 2024 13:56Shannonside Newsletter
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