News - Green Party
Calls for coffee shop at Longford train station to be reopened
May 14, 2026 17:39
Ryanair's digital decision questioned locally
The airline says it has made the decision to make fares cheaper and "get rid of 300 tonnes of paper annually."
Nov 14, 2025 17:59
LISTEN: Local Sinn Féin TD 'delighted' with party's decision to endorse Catherine Connolly
Earlier today, party leader Mary Lou McDonald made the announcement, saying their job is 'to get Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael out of government.'
Sep 20, 2025 14:30
Drumshanbo Green Party rep slams hike in student fees
It comes as the €1,000 fee reduction, which was introduced in recent years due to the cost of living, will expire this year.
Jul 2, 2025 07:22
Over 8 million containers returned locally since launch of Deposit Return Scheme
SuperValu and Centra have issued a breakdown of the number of containers recycled in their stores across the region.
Feb 13, 2025 13:11
CCTV a vital weapon in tackling local dumping says outgoing Green Minister
Many parts of Co. Roscommon has seen illegal dumping take place over the past number of years.
Jan 22, 2025 08:26
1pm update: Green Party facing potential 'wipeout'
On the national front, Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman looks set to be in a major fight for the final seat in Dublin West.
Nov 30, 2024 13:15
Green Party Election candidate supports Carrick on Shannon bypass
It's hoped the road will be finished by 2030, to solve major tailbacks in Carrick every weekend.
Nov 12, 2024 08:20
The Greens select two Shannonside candidates for general election
Martina O'Connor has been selected to run in Roscommon-Galway, whilst Carol Okeke will contest the Longford-Westmeath constituency.
Oct 29, 2024 17:50
Blaithín Gallagher to run as Green Party candidate in Sligo-Leitrim
She ran in the local elections earlier this year receiving 122 first preference votes in the Manorhamilton LEA.
Oct 11, 2024 13:53
Former Green Party Councillor to contest General Election as an Independent
Louise Heavin lost her seat on Westmeath County Council in June's local election having served as a local representative since the 2019.
Sep 23, 2024 13:07
Green Party calls for inclusion of flood relief funds in Budget spending
It's welcoming a focus on housing after Minister Jack Chambers signalled a 3 billion euro boost to infrastructure spending.
Sep 15, 2024 08:38
Fitzmaurice pays tribute to Green Leader on step down despite political differences
The Independent Ireland Deputy says that while he fought against the Minister politically, he didn't see him as a bad person.
Jun 21, 2024 13:52
Green Party Chair says Nature Restoration Law is good news for farmers
The long-awaited law was passed by the European Parliament at a meeting in Luxembourg yesterday.
Jun 19, 2024 17:22Shannonside Newsletter
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