News - Fine Gael
Fine Gael announce Maeve Reynolds as Carrick on Shannon candidate
Sitting councillors Thomas Mulligan and Finola Armstrong-Maguire have already announced they wouldn't be seeking re-election.
Apr 17, 2024 13:53
Fine Gael confirm date for Carrick convention
School teacher Maeve Reynolds is the party's sole candidate in Carrick after she was confirmed earlier this week.
Apr 11, 2024 16:51
Fine Gael MEP says party has no appetite for early election
Simon Harris is due to take the reins from Leo Varadkar next week after the Dáil's Easter break
Apr 5, 2024 13:41
Local Councillor resigns from Fine Gael ahead of local elections
He will be seeking a third term as a local councillor in the Ballymahon Municipal District.
Mar 25, 2024 17:22
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
Local councillors would welcome Harris as FG leader
Some public representatives in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon were split on who to back earlier today.
Mar 21, 2024 17:53
Local political support solidifies behind Simon Harris over Fine Gael Leadership
Both Fine Gael TDs in the Shannonside Region have rowed in behind Higher Education Minister Simon Harris.
Mar 21, 2024 14:52
Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach
The announcement is expected be made outside Government buildings this afternoon.
Mar 20, 2024 12:08
Local Fine Gael TD will not contest next election
In a statement, he says following a career spanning 20 years, he has decided to leave politics.
Mar 19, 2024 11:32
Ballaghaderreen community activist to run in local elections
The 53-year-old will stand in the Boyle Municipal District, which also includes Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.
Mar 16, 2024 08:53
John Bruton to be laid to rest this Saturday
The former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader died yesterday at the age of 76.
Feb 7, 2024 18:21
John Connor remembered for 'unwavering commitment' to local people
He remained in politics at local and national level until his retirement in 2009.
Jan 29, 2024 14:06
Fine Gael politicians serving Shannonside region donate over €7,000 to party in 2022
Figures released today from the Standards in Public Office show that four of our local politicians from the party declared the donations in 2022.
Dec 13, 2023 17:23
Local MEP refutes claims he endangered Mica fact finding mission
MEPs from Spain, Latvia and Estonia visited the country earlier this week to speak to home and business owners affected by the major issues with concrete blocks.
Nov 3, 2023 17:17Shannonside Newsletter
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