News - Sligo-Leitrim
Former general election candidate to seek Seanad seat
He contested the 2020 general election, picking up 4,760 first preference votes.
Jun 24, 2026 17:11
Domestic Violence Register not a 'silver bullet'
Under Jennie's Law, those convicted of domestic violence against a partner or former partner would be named.
Jun 19, 2026 12:53
Two local Gardaí included in latest appointments and allocations
The appointments form part of ongoing Garda resource and leadership allocations across the region.
Jun 15, 2026 17:13
Local TD raises impact of poultry litter ban in the Dáil
Due to its high phosphates content, it is in high demand in the Republic of Ireland.
Jun 14, 2026 08:55
Local TD urging politicians to back Sinn Féin no-confidence motion
The main opposition party says they haven't done enough to ease the fuel crisis after days of protests.
Apr 14, 2026 08:15
'He made a major contribution to this country' - Ray MacSharry pays tribute to Rory O'Hanlon
A qualified doctor and GP, he was first elected to the Dáil in 1977 and also served as Minister for the Environment before retiring in 2010.
Apr 1, 2026 13:32
Slight decrease in theft cases across Shannonside region last year
CSO figures revealed just over 1,290 cases of theft were recorded by Garda divisions in Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford.
Mar 27, 2026 13:33
New funding scheme launched to support local community centres
Community centres across the Shannonside region are being encouraged to apply for a new government investment of 25 million euro for upgrade and refurbishment works.
Mar 26, 2026 17:52
Former general election candidate sets sights on Leinster House
Representing Independent Ireland, he picked up almost 6 thousand first preference votes.
Mar 6, 2026 13:44
Kenny and Tánaiste clash over local mental health services
Earlier this week, a Prime Time Investigates programme highlighted the rapid rise in waiting list for the Central Mental Hospital.
Feb 12, 2026 13:10
Local concern raised over fixed fare systems by taxi companies
Groups representing drivers want stricter regulations for taxi apps, and say those offering cheaper rates to passengers are undermining the future of the industry.
Jan 25, 2026 12:14
Over 10,000 criminal offences recorded locally in first nine months of 2025
Figures published by the Central Statistics Office do show similar offences were carried out in both the Sligo-Leitrim and Roscommon-Longford Garda divisions.
Jan 24, 2026 13:44
EU must respond to Greenland takeover by US like it did to Putin - Martin Kenny
The Tanaiste is to discuss the threat of new tariffs by the US at a meeting of EU Finance Ministers today.
Jan 19, 2026 09:16
New junior minister told to deliver school building for Carrick
The Sligo-Leitrim TD was yesterday appointed as a Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Infrastructure.
Nov 19, 2025 12:46Shannonside Newsletter
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