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Irish immigration system broken according to Sinn Fein TD
Deputy Kenny believes a new system is needed for checking and upskilling new arrivals for the workforce
Feb 3, 2023 14:23
'Longford will not fall victim to hate' says local community activist
The comments come as a protest took place in Mullingar last night against the local housing of refugees.
Feb 3, 2023 14:08
Longford Senator calls for quiet sections in parades next month
Last year, the St Patrick's Day Parade in Longford Town had a section with no music or sirens so that families with kids, particularly with Autism, would be able to watch in a comfortable and safe area.
Feb 3, 2023 13:39
Planning lodged for significant accessibility works at Boyle Train Station
The application includes a pair of staircases, free standing lift shafts, support portals and a walkway.
Feb 3, 2023 13:18
2 Longford musicians competing to represent Ireland tonight
K Muni and Nd's song "Down in the Rain" is song number 6 on tonight's show.
Feb 3, 2023 13:18
Protest in Mullingar at plans to use Columb Barrcks for refugees
The protest is a latest in a series of such events around the country
Feb 3, 2023 11:00
Over 6,300 welfare fraud investigations launched last year
The state recovered money from 115,000 people last year
Feb 3, 2023 10:00
Government called on to ensure NPHET style response to refugee housing
It comes after a large anti-immigration protest was held in Dublin this week.
Feb 3, 2023 09:54
Start of 2023 sees major increase in local electric vehicle sales
Roscommon saw an almost doubling in numbers of new EVs purchased.
Feb 3, 2023 08:43
Go ahead for Longford battery energy storage site
The infrastructure will be developed on the Atlantic Mill site, a former denim factory near Tarmonbarry.
Feb 3, 2023 07:50
Man charged over murder of pregnant women in Armagh
The accused used a 6 hour long live stream of him playing video games as an alibi.
Feb 2, 2023 17:57
Drinks industry in Ireland deserves better recognition argues Leitrim distiller
Founder of the Shed Distillery in Drumshanbo and new Drinks Ireland Chairperson, Pat Rigney, says the drinks industry is too often misrepresented and maligned in Ireland.
Feb 2, 2023 17:35
Two white-tailed eagles spotted in Roscommon this week
The two eagles in Roscommon were spotted by Brian Burke this week who's a native of the county, but who also works for Birdwatch Ireland as a scientific officer.
Feb 2, 2023 17:34
Reopening former rail lines will massively benefit local communities-Green Councillor
The Green Councillor says that rail infrastructure will be significantly easier to build on former tracks than developing new routes.
Feb 2, 2023 16:55Shannonside Newsletter
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