News - local elections
Annaduff woman elected Cathaoirleach of Carrick-on-Shannon MD
She was elected for the first time in last year's local elections.
Jun 16, 2025 17:28
New Longford Cathaoirleach wants party politics put aside
Councillor Casey will be the first Cathaoirleach of the county for the new council and will formally be appointed at the Annual General Meeting next week.
Jun 13, 2024 17:53
Independent candidate elected onto Roscommon County Council
He has been elected after the third count for the Athlone local electoral area.
Jun 9, 2024 18:04
Roscommon polling stations report turnouts of over 60 per cent
Polls closed at 10pm, after being open since 7am.
Jun 8, 2024 09:15
Drumshanbo records turnout of around 80 per cent in elections
It's sure to be one of the highest in the country.
Jun 7, 2024 22:07
Last day of campaigning begins ahead of Local and European Elections
Almost 119,000 people in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are eligible to vote in the local elections.
Jun 6, 2024 07:56
Castlerea political activist rules herself out of local elections
However, this week she confirmed she was ruling herself out of June's elections due to college work and her father's European elections campaign.
May 19, 2024 12:09
Roscommon candidate says taxi shortage impacting night-time economy
He said the recent pandemic lockdowns saw a number of operators exiting the market.
May 8, 2024 13:03
Former Leitrim teacher to seek county council seat
The retired deputy principal and secondary-school teacher is standing as an Independent.
May 2, 2024 08:49
Independent Ireland to run local candidate in Leitrim elections
Local TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the Cavan native's addition to the ticket in Ballinamore.
Apr 11, 2024 13:12
Ex-Councillor fears young people not interested in politics
He is speaking one year on from stepping away from politics.
May 3, 2022 17:59
Boyle councillor confirms he won't contest next election
The Boyle councillor was first elected to the local authority in 1999
Mar 22, 2022 10:48Shannonside Newsletter
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