News - Irish
Local Senator calls for public to engage with Irish language and keep it alive
Seachtain na Gaeilge was founded as part of the Gaelic Revival by Conradh na Gaeilge in 1902.
Mar 11, 2025 07:59
Four in ten people claim Irish fluency locally
The Central Statistics Office continue to release figures gathered last year during the nationwide census.
Dec 21, 2023 13:42
Irish Citizenship awarded to 82 people across the Shannonside Region this week
Citizenship ceremonies were first introduced in 2011 in order to mark the occasion.
Jun 21, 2023 13:20
Irish State officially founded this day 100 years ago
Ireland would be officially known as the Irish Free State until the new constitution was introduced in 1937.
Dec 6, 2022 07:53
Longford TD included in Russian 'Stop List' of sanctioned politicians
The local TD described Vladimir Putin as a 'Barbaric Dictator' in the Dáil last March.
Nov 18, 2022 12:23
Roscommon student wins a prize for translating English to Irish
A winner was selected from each of the four provinces of Ireland.
May 2, 2022 08:22
Visually impaired Roscommon student highlights Leaving Cert concerns
Shane says the procedures for those with visual impairments taking part in the Irish Oral Exam mean significantly more work in an already stressful time.
Apr 20, 2022 13:51
Irish cameraman killed in Ukrainian captial
Pierre's mother and two brothers still live in Ireland.
Mar 16, 2022 07:53
Irish people have every right to peacefully protest Russian aggression, says Coveney
The Minister has called on protestors to demonstrate in an appropriate manner.
Mar 5, 2022 10:37
Longford based film set to hit Irish & UK cinemas next year
Robert Higgins says they are delighted they set this up in Longford because of the support from locals.
Dec 12, 2021 11:16Shannonside Newsletter
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