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21 presidential hopefuls have asked Longford County Council for nominations
These independent candidates need four local authorities to back them to get on the ballot paper on October 24th.
Sep 10, 2025 11:06
Call for Ballintober unity ahead of council seat decision
There are two candidates from the village in the running - Michael Holland Senior and Gail Murray.
Apr 20, 2025 15:00
49 candidates from Shannonside region to contest General Election
The deadline for final nominations was at 12 noon today.
Nov 16, 2024 13:39
Aontú confirm local candidates in upcoming General Election
The party are running a candidate in the Longford Westmeath and Sligo Leitrim constituencies.
Sep 3, 2024 13:40
Local Councillor backs call to remove candidate addresses from ballots
The Green party member believes it poses a security risk to candidates.
Aug 2, 2023 16:58
Fianna Fail confirms south Roscommon candidates ahead of 2024 local elections
Fianna Fail Conventions in the two other municipal districts in Roscommon will take place in the coming weeks.
May 25, 2023 07:45
Field down to 2 in contest for vacant Westmeath Council seat
While the field is now down to two people in the Westmeath council seat process, others who put their names forward say it hasn't put them off politics
Jan 19, 2022 16:56Shannonside Newsletter
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