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Roscommon Senator to learn election fate later this week
The Fianna Fáil constituencies committee are due to meet this week to decide whether to add Murphy to the ticket.
Oct 8, 2024 11:27
Local Cllr withdraws from Fianna Fáil selection convention in Roscommon-Galway
It was confirmed earlier that Senator Eugene Murphy, Cllr John Keogh, Dr Martin Daly and Malachy Hand were all nominated alongside Fitzmaurice.
Sep 26, 2024 13:16
Labour general election candidate says there's no safe seat in Sligo-Leitrim
Sligo Cllr Nessa Cosgrove was confirmed as the Labour Party Candidate in the constituency for the next General Election last night.
Sep 24, 2024 13:16
Sligo Cllr to run for Labour in Sligo-Leitrim Constituency
She was selected as the party's candidate at their selection convention last night in Sligo.
Sep 24, 2024 08:20
Fine Gael to select Roscomon Galway General Election candidate tonight
Fine Gael hasn't had a TD elected in Roscommon since the county's accident and emergency unit was closed in 2011.
Sep 20, 2024 07:55
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 13:40Dolan confirms intention to run for Fine Gael in next General Election
Fine Gael have failed to win a seat in the constituency since the 2011 General Election.
Aug 8, 2024 09:40
Joe Flaherty formally appointed Fianna Fail election candidate in Longford
The sitting TD was the only name on the list after Councillor Martin Monaghan withdrew his name following his nomination.
Aug 7, 2024 07:49
Longford Local and European Election costs revealed
The local election count in Longford took place over three days at St Mary's Community Centre in Edgeworthstown.
Jul 24, 2024 08:37
Troy hopeful 'genuine error' on property disclosure won't affect election
The Standards in Public Office Commission is investigating the issue and a hearing was held last month.
Jul 23, 2024 17:41
Leitrim Fine Gael selection convention expected in September
Sitting TD Frank Feighan is seeking to retain his seat.
Jul 18, 2024 08:51
Fine Gael take control of Longford County Council after Independent deal
Lanesboro's Mark Casey will be announced as the new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council next week.
Jun 12, 2024 19:54
Local voters yet to receive polling cards ahead of tomorrow's elections
Voters are reminded that they don't require a polling card to vote but they must been on the register and have ID with them.
Jun 6, 2024 18:03
Calls for compensation for farmers affected by Lough Funshinagh flooding
Councillor Ward is also calling for financial help for the landowners whose farms have been flooded
May 27, 2024 07:25Shannonside Newsletter
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