News - Micheal Martin
Longford senator backs Martin to continue as Fianna Fáil leader after by-election flops
It was a bad weekend for Fianna Fáil in both by-elections, with a second last finish in Dublin Central for John Stephens, and Cillian Keane coming fifth in Galway West.
May 25, 2026 09:18
Taoiseach says he 'can't ban' Bertie Ahern from canvassing for Fianna Fáil
It comes after the former Taoiseach was recorded making negative remarks about African people and Muslims.
May 16, 2026 07:23
Taoiseach says talks ongoing to turn Athlone into Ireland's first 'green city'
Developer Sean Mulryan and Ballymore hope to complete the project by 2040.
May 1, 2026 17:14
Longford Fianna Fáil councillor says Taoiseach should 'bow out gracefully' after EU Presidency
It comes after Micheál Martin says he doesn't feel his leadership is under threat.
Apr 17, 2026 13:39
'It's time for Micheál Martin to step down' - Leitrim Fianna Fáil councillor
Cllr Gary Prior was speaking following the no confidence vote in the Government earlier this week.
Apr 16, 2026 17:35
Local MEP takes aim at Taoiseach over 'poor leadership'
The Midlands MEP said blockades would have ended sooner had Micheál Martin opened dialogue with those organising them.
Apr 13, 2026 13:39
Local MEP offers to act as intermediary in fuel protest talks
Ciaran Mullooly says he's willing to fly home from Brussels in a bid to end the current nationwide blockades.
Apr 9, 2026 17:13
Sinn Féin leader accuses Taoiseach of dismantling Irish neutrality
Speaking at an Easter Commemoration ceremony in County Kildare yesterday, the Sinn Féin President warned Ireland is being drawn closer to EU and NATO-linked military structures.
Apr 5, 2026 08:12
Taoiseach to march in Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade today
He will also attend Independence Hall for a wreath laying ceremony to commemorate Commadore John Barry, who founded the US Navy.
Mar 15, 2026 08:25
Taoiseach urged to cancel St Patrick's Day visit following US-Israeli raids on Iran
Dublin Airport says flight schedules to the Middle-East will be disrupted again today, following the wave of US and Israeli air-raids on Iran.
Mar 1, 2026 07:59
Dáil hears of concerns Roscommon rehab unit again 'dropped' from HSE's plans
The unit was promised for Roscommon University Hospital over a decade a ago, but never progressed.
Feb 25, 2026 14:41
Taoiseach defends garda numbers in Longford, amid concern over recent violence
Two men were seriously injured in a double-stabbing in Longford town earlier this month.
Feb 25, 2026 10:13
People Before Profit urging Taoiseach not to meet with Donald Trump
Micheál Martin is planning to visit President Trump at the White House on St. Patrick's Day.
Feb 8, 2026 08:08
Taoiseach accepts invitation to visit White House on St. Patrick's Day
Micheál Martin last night confirmed he received a formal invitation from US President Donald Trump yesterday.
Feb 7, 2026 08:09Shannonside Newsletter
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