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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 13:56
Hundreds pay their respects to Longford woman killed in New York
Mourners filed into a packed St Mel's Cathedral this morning to pay their respects to 41-year-old Sarah McNally.
Apr 8, 2024 13:37
Two arrested in Longford after teen hospitalised in alleged assault
Local Gardaí say the youth was attacked by four assailants at the Train Station at 3 o'clock on Saturday.
Apr 8, 2024 10:54
Over 70 complaints against local Gardaí last year
There were over 3,200 allegations made against Gardaí around the country to the Garda Ombudsman in 2023.
Apr 8, 2024 09:36
Funeral of Longford woman killed in New York later today
Sarah McNally was stabbed to death while working in a bar in Maspeth in Queens on Saturday, March 30th.
Apr 8, 2024 09:25Shannonside Newsletter
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