News - Midlands Northwest
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
Ming rules out running in presidential election
The Midlands Northwest MEP had previously said he was considering trying to replace Michael D Higgins in the Aras.
Jul 17, 2025 10:59
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
Maria Walsh MEP appointed to new role on EU Agriculture Committee
The Midlands Northwest MEP has taken up a role as the standing rapporteur for UK matters on the European Parliament's Agriculture and Rural Development Committee.
Feb 9, 2025 09:37
Mairead McGuinness hits back at Carberry criticism
The former champion jockey is on course to win one of the seats in Midlands Northwest.
Jun 13, 2024 18:15
European candidates for Midlands Northwest thrilled following first count
The fourth resumes at 10 o’clock this morning.
Jun 11, 2024 08:06
LISTEN: Mullooly believes he could take the last Europe seat
Mullooly believes he is in contention, but it will come down to the wire.
Jun 10, 2024 17:09
Rival candidate says Ming 'certainly on track' to retain seat in EU elections
Luke 'Ming' Flanagan thinks his local rival, Ciaran Mullooly, will also take a seat.
Jun 10, 2024 12:52
Five seats up for grabs as Midlands Northwest constituency count starts
Two Shannonside candidates, MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and Independent Ireland's Ciaran Mullooly, are in contention for seats.
Jun 10, 2024 08:41
Carberry eyes winner's enclosure in European election
The former jockey is running for Fine Gael in the Midlands-Northwest Constituency alongside sitting MEP Maria Walsh.
Apr 22, 2024 14:28
Former Irish Times columnist to run in European elections
In a statement to Shannonside News, he said wanted to become a voice for 'hard-working and decent Irish people'.
Apr 19, 2024 17:54Shannonside Newsletter
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