News - election
Just a quarter of June election candidates are women locally
Independents out number the political parties with 25 candidates identifying themselves as non-party.
May 21, 2024 17:36
Local European candidate supports legalisation of medicinal use of cannabis
The Granard man is focusing his campaign around healthcare and advocating for more disability supports in the region.
May 15, 2024 17:11
Local election candidates put under the microscope at event in Roscommon last night
The event, hosted by Roscommon County Council and Roscommon Women's Network took place in the Abbey Hotel.
May 3, 2024 13:34
Warnock confirms run for Dail Eireann in Longford/Westmeath
Gerry Warnock says he will be seeking a seat in Dáil Eireann as an Independent TD.
Apr 26, 2024 11:44
Outgoing Councillor appeals to candidates to ditch election posters
Kathleen Shanagher says the posters can have a detrimental effect on the efforts of local tidy towns committee
Apr 15, 2024 15:35
Colm Markey will not contest June's European election
His decision leaves Fine Gael seeking to have Maria Walsh re-elected and well known jockey Nina Carberry gaining a seat.
Mar 23, 2024 16:36
Cheltenham winning jockey looking to run in European Elections
Nina Carberry is seeking the nomination to run as a Fine Gael candidate in June's election.
Mar 19, 2024 08:52
Longford Councillor announces decision not to contest Local Election
In statement released today, the Independent Councillor says he has become increasingly disillusioned with Irish politics.
Feb 7, 2024 15:00
Sinn Féin MEP welcomes nomination of Michelle Gildernew for EU election
MEP MacManus also expressed his belief that the party can claim two seats in the constituency.
Jan 26, 2024 13:12
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis gets underway in Athlone
Party leader Mary-Lou McDonald says it makes sense for Sinn Féin to connect with the public in the midlands.
Nov 10, 2023 13:16
Fianna Fáil has strayed from its roots says local TD and former party member
He resigned from the party proper in 2022 following the handling of a complaint made against him by a local Fianna Fail Councillor.
Oct 18, 2023 14:47
New Cathaoirleach of Roscommon County Council officially elected
The Athlone MD Councillor gave a commitment to promote Roscommon as a tourist destination.
Jun 27, 2023 13:07
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
Roscommon Councillor will not contest 2024 local election
The Fianna Fail Councillor has not ruled out a future return to politics.
Mar 21, 2023 14:42Shannonside Newsletter
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