News - John Naughten
LISTEN: Valerie Duffy formally replaces John Naughten on Roscommon County Council
She was formally ratified at a council meeting this afternoon.
Feb 24, 2025 15:45
Valerie Duffy is 'excellent candidate' to fill late John Naughten's seat
The seat in the Athlone Local Electoral Area had been vacant since John Naughten's death in October of last year.
Feb 21, 2025 14:09
Valerie Duffy selected to fill late John Naughten's seat in Roscommon
The seat in the Athlone Local Electoral Area had been vacant since Cllr John Naughten's death in October of last year.
Feb 20, 2025 21:46
'A sad occasion' as Fine Gael choose John Naughten's replacement tonight
The Drum man died last October after over 20 years as a Fine Gael councillor.
Feb 20, 2025 16:59
Fine Gael to select Roscommon Council replacement for John Naughten tonight
The two candidates vying for the position are Valerie Duffy, a community activist from Drum, and Ger Grehan, a well-known farming man from Taughmaconnell.
Feb 20, 2025 07:30
Confirmed: Valerie Duffy or Ger Grehan will take John Naughten's Roscommon council seat
They are the only candidates nominated to contest the selection convention in the Athlone Springs Hotel on February 20th at 7.30pm.
Feb 12, 2025 22:00
Nominations close tonight ahead of Fine Gael selection convention in Athlone
Two candidates have so far put their names forward to be selected ahead of the 9 o'clock deadline.
Feb 12, 2025 17:17
Moore woman seeks to take Naughten's Roscommon council seat - after being approached by his family
Taughmaconnell’s Ger Grehan has also thrown his hat in the ring, ahead of tonight’s deadline for nominations.
Feb 11, 2025 22:49
Fine Gael to select Roscommon council replacement for John Naughten on February 20
A selection convention will take place in the Athlone Springs Hotel on the evening of February 20th.
Feb 8, 2025 17:52
LISTEN: Deep sadness at first Roscommon council meeting since John Naughten's death
A minute’s silence was observed at this afternoon’s meeting, which was also adjourned for 20 minutes as a mark of respect.
Oct 21, 2024 16:21
Hundreds of people pay their respects to John Naughten ahead of funeral tomorrow
His remains are reposing in Drum Parish Hall until 8pm, ahead of his funeral Mass in St Brigid's Church, Drum, at 11am tomorrow.
Oct 9, 2024 16:33
PODCAST: Friends and colleagues pay extensive tributes to John Naughten, as books of condolences open in Roscommon and Monksland
A book of condolences opened at Roscommon County Council’s headquarters at 11 o’clock this morning and several people have signed it over the past two hours.
Oct 7, 2024 14:14
John Naughten to be laid to rest in south Roscommon on Thursday
His funeral Mass will take on Thursday in St Brigid's Church, Drum, at 11 o'clock, followed by burial in Drum Cemetery.
Oct 6, 2024 18:56
Fellow FG councillor pays tribute to John Naughten
John was one of two Fine Gael councillors in south Roscommon.
Oct 6, 2024 10:42Shannonside Newsletter
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