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Figures show slight drop in Garda numbers
The figures come amid ongoing concerns about resources, recruitment and visibility in rural communities.
Mar 24, 2026 13:15
Knock-on benefits possible over Fr Flanagan veneration
Fr Edward Flanagan grew up in a townland just outside the Galway village before joining the priesthood.
Mar 24, 2026 13:14
Claims gas could see next price surge
Local areas have experienced sharp rises at the pumps and home heating oil in recent weeks.
Mar 24, 2026 13:08
No injuries reported following N4 incident
Gardaí attended the scene of the incident and traffic is moving freely in the area.
Mar 24, 2026 13:04
Council rejects plans for a telecommunications mast in Mohill
Planning permission has been refused for the proposed mast on Main Street Upper, Mohill.
Mar 24, 2026 12:32
Bishop welcomes veneration of Fr Edward Flanagan by the Vatican
Father Edward Flanagan from Ballymoe is now on his way to becoming a saint.
Mar 24, 2026 10:01
Bluetongue jab to be included in beef and sheep welfare schemes
An outbreak of the virus was recently confirmed in a herd in Co. Wexford.
Mar 24, 2026 08:25
Petrol and diesel prices to be slashed tonight
Ministers are set to sign off on measures that will ultimately cut the cost at the fuel pumps by 17 cent a litre for petrol and 22 cent for diesel.
Mar 24, 2026 08:12
Over 5,000 people on live register in Shannonside region
The Live Register is a monthly CSO survey that counts people under 65 registering for Jobseeker's Benefit, Jobseeker's Allowance, or Jobseeker's Pay Related Benefit.
Mar 24, 2026 07:25
Longford villages missing out on high-speed broadband - councillor
Aughnacliffe and Ballinamuck are said to be just two areas with slow speeds.
Mar 24, 2026 07:20
Roscommon survey reveals girls more likely to report mental health issues
It follows a survey which shows one third of 15 and 16-year-olds in Roscommon have self-harmed at least once.
Mar 23, 2026 18:10
Minister confirms rural households to be supported in government fuel measures
A final decision on what to include in a package of measures will be decided this evening before being brought to Cabinet tomorrow morning.
Mar 23, 2026 18:04
Ballymoe's Fr Flanagan clears vital hurdle on path to sainthood
Fr Flanagan was born in Ballymoe, Co Galway, in the Diocese of Elphin, in 1886 and died in 1948.
Mar 23, 2026 15:30
Mercosur deal set to take effect provisionally at the start of May
27,000 people protested against the deal in Athlone in January.
Mar 23, 2026 15:12Shannonside Newsletter
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