News - Eugene Murphy
Seven local candidates nominated to contest Seanad Election
The Seanad comprises of 49 Senators across five vocational panels and two university panels along with 11 Taoiseach appointments bringing the total to 60.
Jan 3, 2025 13:05
Eugene Murphy to contest Seanad elections - after getting 11th hour nominations
The senator got a nomination shortly before today's deadline of 12 noon.
Dec 18, 2024 17:50
Local councillors issue advice as power and water disruptions persist
It's after the devastation caused by Storm Darragh yesterday morning.
Dec 8, 2024 13:46
Close to 20,000 homes across region remain without power
ESB crews are working to restore electricity to homes throughout Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon.
Dec 8, 2024 10:29
Murphy believes Roscommon-Galway shouldn't have two Galway based TD's
The former Fianna Fáil man, however, said it was the choice of the people and that he was sure those elected would address the issues in the county.
Dec 2, 2024 13:57
Breaking: Eugene Murphy concedes defeat in Roscommon-Galway
He says he won't whinge and paid tribute to his family and supporters.
Nov 30, 2024 14:22
General Election candidate appeals to people to stop interfering with posters
The Scramogue native recently left Fianna Fáil after they refused to add him to their General Election ticket.
Nov 19, 2024 15:28
LISTEN: First General Election debate with Roscommon-Galway candidates
Today's debate involved: Dr Martin Daly of Fianna Fáil, Dympna Daly Finn of Fine Gael, Claire Kerrane of Sinn Féin and Eugene Murphy, Independent.
Nov 12, 2024 16:36
Eugene Murphy to contest General Election as an Independent in Roscommon/Galway
Speaking last week, Party Leader and Tanáiste Micheal Martin refused to commit to supporting the Scramoge man for another run in Seanad Eireann.
Nov 4, 2024 09:26
Councillor says Senator Murphy should have been selected to run in elections
The party rejected the Scramogue man's request to run alongside Ballygar GP Martin Daly, who narrowly beat him in a selection convention.
Oct 26, 2024 13:23
Fianna Fáil only running one candidate in Roscommon-Galway after 2020 failure - Connaughton
The party decided this week not to add Senator Eugene Murphy to their ticket in Roscommon-Galway, fuelling speculation about his future.
Oct 24, 2024 17:37
Former Roscommon cathaoirleach urges Eugene Murphy not to run as an Independent
Senator Murphy could run as an Independent instead and abandon the party he's been in for over 40 years.
Oct 24, 2024 12:58
LISTEN: Fianna Fáil refuses to add Eugene Murphy to its general election ticket in Roscommon-Galway
Fianna Fáil has rejected Murphy's request to be added - as it will only be running one candidate in the constituency.
Oct 23, 2024 16:48
PODCAST: Eugene Murphy meets Fianna Fáil deputy leader in Roscommon to make general election case
Finance Minister Jack Chambers described Senator Murphy as a "fantastic colleague".
Oct 12, 2024 21:41Shannonside Newsletter
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