News - Longford
Longford candidate says barriers need to be removed for women in politics
The human rights and community activist has worked with the She Her Elected campaign to urge women to consider a career in politics.
Jun 11, 2024 13:18
Leitrim scores highest driving test pass rate in the region for May
The finding comes from a recent CSO report.
Jun 11, 2024 12:56
Counting officially concluded for LEAs in Longford and Roscommon
After a count that took over more than two days, 18 seats have been filled in each constituency.
Jun 11, 2024 09:34
2024 Granard LEA election complete
Day long Granard recount ends with all seats filled.
Jun 10, 2024 21:35
Mick Cahill elected in Ballymahon LEA
Cahill joins Paul Ross has the only other candidate elected.
Jun 10, 2024 17:44
Gannon, Adejinmi, and Hussey elected to Longford LEA
They join Peggy Nolan (FG), Martin Monaghan (FF), Seamus Butler (FF), and Gerry Hagan (FG).
Jun 10, 2024 16:18
Longford-Westmeath TD appearing before SIPO hearing
The Longford-Westmeath TD resigned as Minister of State for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in August 2022,
Jun 10, 2024 11:03
Voting recounts to take place for two Longford LEAs
After a marathon count on Sunday which continued into the early morning today, 10 seats have been won across the Local Electoral Areas of Ballymahon, Granard and Longford so far.
Jun 10, 2024 09:12
Full recount in Ballymahon LEA to begin
Just one vote sperated Independent Gerald Farrell and Fianna Fáil’s Sean Mimnagh.
Jun 10, 2024 00:30
McGovern, Brady, and Murtagh returned to Granard LEA
Three seats filled at Granard LEA on first count
Jun 9, 2024 17:35
Four councillors re-elected to Longford LEA
Seamus Butler (FF), Peggy Nolan (FG), Gerry Hagan (FG), and Martin Monaghan (FF) were all elected
Jun 9, 2024 17:04
Paul Ross elected on first count in Ballymahon
He received 1,300 votes, exceeding the 1,003 quota.
Jun 9, 2024 14:50
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
Voter turnout for Local and European elections expected to increase this evening
Drumshanbo in Leitrim is currently reporting one of the highest voter turnout levels in the country so far today.
Jun 7, 2024 17:53Shannonside Newsletter
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