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McNelis demands action on crisis in childcare
Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has sounded the alarm on the childcare crisis gripping Ireland. Recent reports found less than 35% of areas across the country currently have creche places available, and in some places parents are facing up to three years of waiting.
Further spiral in constituency homelessness underlines need for general election –Clarke
Speaking to the Athlone Advertiser this week, local Sinn Féin Deputy, Sorca Clarke, has said that the latest spiral in constituency (Longford-Westmeath) homelessness underlines the need for a general election now.
Creating community awareness remains a core value of Esker House
Creating awareness remains a core value of the Athlone based Esker House Women's Refuge and Domestic Abuse Support Service.
Hospice survey shows pandemic prevented loved ones having the death they desire
Irish Hospice Foundation’s Time to Reflect Survey has found that the Covid-19 pandemic had a profound impact on people’s experience of death, dying and grieving.
Time for a General Election now, says angry Larkin who denies his outspoken views are racist
Former Mayor of Galway Noel Larkin has called for a General Election amid what he has said is the 'absolute madness' of proposed legislation regarding emigration and housing.
Increased retirement age for Defence Forces personnel to have positive impact - Troy
Local Fianna Fáil Deputy Robert Troy has welcomed changes in the retirement age for Permanent Defence Force personnel.
Housing needs change as we grow older….but we don’t want to move
Figures from Census 2022 show that there are 1.2 million vacant bedrooms in Irish homes.
How to be a more attentive landlord
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Midlands consumers receive savings with decrease in health insurance stamp duty
In a recently published report, the Health Insurance Authority (HIA) has confirmed a reduction in stamp duty for all health insurance policies.
What's new at Merlin College
Hard luck to the U-15s boys' football team who lost their Connacht A semi final to Clarin College. An outstanding strike from Lee Lydon (Galway United) had put Merlin ahead going into the break. It was Clarin College who would have the better of the second half though, they equalised early in the second half and showed great determination to score a late winner on the day when the game seemed destined for extra time. This Merlin team showed unbelievable skill, strength and resilience on a cold wet day and the school could not be prouder of their achievements.
