News - local electoral area
Boyle candidate gives creditable performance before elimination
The Boyle man took 830 first preference votes and looked at one stage to be in contention for the sixth seat in that area.
Jun 11, 2024 13:23
Fine Gael candidates faring well in final tallies across Co. Longford
Longford local election ballot papers will be transported to the count centre in Edgeworthstown shortly, with the count formally commencing at 6pm.
Jun 8, 2024 16:20
Over thirty candidates to contest local elections in Roscommon
Boyle LEA has seen the biggest election pool, with 16 people in the race for 6 seats, with 11 in Roscommon looking to fill 6 seats there.
May 21, 2024 13:09
Local elections candidate calls for ban on new forestry in Co. Leitrim
Leitrim is the county with the most forestry cover in Ireland, with 20 per cent of the county covered in trees.
May 14, 2024 13:26
Roscommon LEA recording highest levels of Covid locally
While local case numbers are falling county by county, certain areas are still seeing high infection rates.
Apr 22, 2022 13:18
Four local areas among worst hit nationwide with new Covid cases
The Boyle LEA has some of the highest rates of virus transmission nationwide.
Aug 20, 2021 13:21Shannonside Newsletter
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