News - Barry Cowen
Midlands Northwest MEP recovering following health scare
The Midlands North West MEP says he hopes to return home at the weekend and will continue to carry out his duties as an MEP.
Apr 9, 2025 09:31
Cowen calls for more local input into Just Transition spending
The European candidate also expressed his belief that Fianna Fáil should adopt a two-candidate strategy in the Midlands North West.
Feb 8, 2024 13:58
Nearly 9,000 people across the region availing of the Rent Tax Credit
The Rent Tax Credit, first introduced by the Finance Act 2022, was claimed by 7,268 PAYE taxpayers in the region that year while 1,729 have claimed it so far this year.
Oct 24, 2023 16:55
TD Marc MacSharry on brink of readmission to Fianna Fáil
MacSharry previously left the party over 12 months ago
Oct 6, 2022 13:35
Local Fianna Fáil TD calls on Taoiseach to resign
This call by the Sligo-Leitrim TD could heightened the prospect of a leadership challenge against the part leader and Taoiseach Micheál Martin.
Jul 11, 2021 08:14
TD claims ESB looking to tender for demolition of Lough Ree power station
A Midlands TD has claimed that the ESB are tendering for a company to demolish two regional power stations. The Lough Ree and Shannonbridge facilities
Jul 23, 2020 21:00
Irish Road Victims Association calls of Minister Cowen to step down
The Irish Road Victims Association has called for the Agriculture Minister to step down from his role. Barry Cowen was caught drink-driving while using
Jul 6, 2020 12:25Shannonside Newsletter
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