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Over the past week, twenty-four white-tailed eagle chicks have been released in locations around the west of Ireland, Lough Derg, the Shannon Estuary as part of a long term reintroduction programme managed by the NPWS.

Fitzpatrick & Heavey Homes, a prominent Irish property developer, has announced the commencement of construction on its highly anticipated new housing development, Gort an Locha estate, in Moate.

Local Fianna Fáil Councillor, Frankie Keena, has welcomed the provision of new housing stock in the Athlone-Moate Municipal District, the elected representative being present at the official engagements for the sod-turning and official opening at six development sites in recent times.

Local Fianna Fáil Deputy, Robert Troy, has welcomed a progress update from his party colleague and Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien, on the planning measures he introduced two years ago to increase home ownership and restrict the practice of the bulk purchasing of homes.

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Security of tenure remains the largest concern for tenants as nearly half of renters feel insecure in their accommodation, according to the latest report from the national housing charity Threshold.

There have been a number of calls locally on the Goverment to take action to resolve the recruitment and retention crisis in the Retained Fire Service, which has seen retained firefighters embark on industrial action this week.

Moycullen's Martin Mulkerrins has created handball history, becoming Galway and Connacht's first World Open Champion.

Independent TD, Sean Canney, has called on the Government to fast track the negotiations on pay and conditions for retained firefighters following the confirmation that firefighters are going ahead with a nationwide strike later this month.