News - Fianna Fail
Outgoing Longford MD Cathaoirleach chairs final meeting
It was her second term as Cathaoirleach and she said the sale of the landmark Providers building was a full circle moment.
May 28, 2026 13:13
Cost of living a big factor in Fianna Fáil's by-election losses - Daly
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 13:17
Longford senator backs Martin to continue as Fianna Fáil leader after by-election flops
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 09:18
Longford Fianna Fáil Senator launches scathing attack on former party colleague
The clash erupted during a debate on women's rights and political representation.
May 20, 2026 17:15
Reduction in speed limits on the old N5 is impacting local residents- Moylan
It follows the opening of a section of the new Ballaghaderreen to Scramogue bypass last month.
May 19, 2026 17:10
Longford Fianna Fáil councillor 'surprised' by Bertie Ahern's comments on immigration
Speaking to the Sunday Times, Councillor Adejinmi said she was contacted by her constituents expressing concerns about his remarks.
May 17, 2026 10:14
Taoiseach says he 'can't ban' Bertie Ahern from canvassing for Fianna Fáil
It comes after the former Taoiseach was recorded making negative remarks about African people and Muslims.
May 16, 2026 07:23
Domnick Connolly to become Roscommon cathaoirleach next month
Independent Laurence Fallon is due to become the leas-cathaoirleach.
May 8, 2026 10:46
Concerns raised locally about qualification of private home care workers
Councillor Gary Prior is raising a motion at next week's county council meeting to increase checks on staff hired by private home care services.
May 1, 2026 14:08
Sinn Féin leader claims parties are trying to 'dismantle Irish neutrality'
Addressing a rally in Dublin yesterday, the Sinn Fein leader said Fianna Fail and Fine Gael want to scrap the Triple Lock - without consent and without a mandate.
Apr 19, 2026 07:24
Longford Fianna Fáil councillor says Taoiseach should 'bow out gracefully' after EU Presidency
It comes after Micheál Martin says he doesn't feel his leadership is under threat.
Apr 17, 2026 13:39
We need cost-of-living supports and mini-Budget - Flaherty
Joe Flaherty applauded farmers for their recent protests - and apologised to them for 'what they had to do'.
Apr 15, 2026 09:19
Local councillor says ongoing protests could impact school bus operators
Schools are set to reopen on Monday with transport operators facing increased fuel costs.
Apr 10, 2026 09:15
Longford senator rejects claims filling stations are price-gouging
Petrol and diesel prices have surged since the Iran war - with both fuels going above 2 euro a litre.
Mar 27, 2026 13:37Shannonside Newsletter
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