News - Luke Ming Flanagan
Local MEP recounts recent health scare
Jan 21, 2026 17:09
Ming expresses sympathy towards Jim Gavin following his withdrawal from election race
It now leaves Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Independent Catherine Connolly as the only candidates left in the running.
Oct 10, 2025 13:11
Local MEP says small farmers could lose funding under new Common Agricultural Policy
The European Commission has announced a 20 per cent drop in resources for the sector, as part of the 2 trillion euro budget for 2028 to 2034.
Jul 17, 2025 12:51
Local MEP says Castlerea is dangerous without a fire station
The west Roscommon station closed eight years ago, but last week Fianna Fáil TD Martin Daly said it urgently needs to reopen.
Apr 9, 2025 13:48
Ming says he'd certainly have a chance of winning Presidential Election
The Roscommon politician is considering mounting a bid for the Áras.
Apr 8, 2025 12:39
Local MEP calls for Ireland to take firmer stance against Trump presidency
It comes as the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste are set to travel to the White House for St. Patrick's Day.
Feb 21, 2025 13:56
Ming: Government needs to contradict claims refugees are unvetted
His call comes after an investigation is under way into a suspected arson attack at a site in Dublin that was being renovated for asylum-seekers.
Jul 19, 2024 14:09
Two Shannonside politicians elected to European Parliament
The other seats went to Fianna Fáil's Barry Cowan and Fine Gael's Maria Walsh and Nina Carberry.
Jun 14, 2024 10:22
Sligo MEP McManus eliminated from European elections
Castlerea’s Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan has moved to within 7,000 votes of the quota.
Jun 13, 2024 12:03
Ming edges towards quota in Midlands Northwest
Ming is over 20,000 votes clear of second placed Fine Gael's Maria Walsh and Nina Carberry.
Jun 13, 2024 01:08
Mullooly extends lead over Gildernew by 2,000 votes after 15th count
The two rivals are battling it out for the last seat after four days of counting.
Jun 12, 2024 22:19
LISTEN: Ming says he will consider running in next year's Presidential election
He could replace Michael D Higgins in 2025.
Jun 12, 2024 18:43
Mullooly extends lead over Gildernew after transfers from Castlerea man Waters
He benefitted from transfers from Castlerea’s John Waters in the race for five seats in the Midlands Northwest constituency.
Jun 12, 2024 15:02
LISTEN: Luke "Ming" Flanagan tops Midlands Northwest poll
Flanagan recieved 78,214 votes
Jun 10, 2024 23:24Shannonside Newsletter
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