News - Green Party
Race to be next leader of Green Party begins today
Candidates are expected to declare their intention to succeed Eamon Ryan.
Jun 19, 2024 08:09
Green rep says Eamon Ryan's departure won't affect party locally
Following the Green Party leader's decision to stand down, Leitrim rep Adam Ó Ceallaigh says there's still strong support for the party on the ground.
Jun 18, 2024 17:26
Eamon Ryan to step down as leader of the Green Party
He has led the party since 2011.
Jun 18, 2024 11:06
Drumshanbo hotel to close as refugee centre, Minister confirms
It has been accommodating 170 Ukrainian refugees for over two years.
May 20, 2024 07:10
Local Green Party candidate believes Irish border checks not needed
Green Party hopeful Adam Ó Ceallaigh said Ireland was capable of coping with increased immigration via Northern Ireland.
May 10, 2024 17:26
Leitrim candidate: Councils are dominated by white men aged over 50
Ó Ceallaigh says he wants to give people the option to vote for a younger candidate next month.
May 7, 2024 13:12
Saoirse McHugh to run in European elections in Midlands-Northwest
Ms McHugh said this weekend: "I've decided to put myself forward as an Independent candidate in the Midlands North West for the European elections on June 7th."
Apr 28, 2024 21:17
Local election candidate criticises Ryanair CEO comments on Rwanda policy
Michael O'Leary said that Ryanair would 'happily' fly asylum-seekers from the UK to Rwanda under the new policy.
Apr 26, 2024 17:17
Timing of EU peatlands action criticised by Green Party Senator
The Irish State has been referred to the European Court of Justice.
Mar 15, 2024 13:34
Concerns local students will face issues voting if election held during Leaving Cert
While a date hasn't been officially confirmed for the election, it's believed it will take place in the first week of June.
Jan 31, 2024 13:45
Green Party express concerns over decision to cut trees in Carrick on Shannon
The party's local area representative for Carrick has said the decision exacerbates an ongoing biodiversity crisis in the North Shannon region.
Nov 23, 2023 17:23
Longford Green Party Rep elected to National Executive Committee
The Green Party rep says she plans to work on a more environmentally conscious and inclusive future for rural Ireland.
Oct 24, 2023 16:52
Calls to allow all women access to free Hormone Replacement Therapy
The call comes from Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly as part of World Menopause Day.
Oct 18, 2023 09:38
No desire for joint election campaign believes local Green party councillor
Councillor Heavin says that their have been many instances of anti green policy
Aug 7, 2023 12:29Shannonside Newsletter
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