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Toibin backs Mullooly to benefit from his transfers and win Gildernew battle
Mullooly, from Ballyleague/Lanesboro, is trailing Sinn Fein’s Michelle Gildernew by 1,700 votes in the race for the last seat.
Jun 13, 2024 16:21
Gildernew edges ahead of Mullooly in race for final EU seat
It’s after she got almost 21,000 transfers when her party colleague, Chris McManus, was eliminated – and Mullooly got less than 1,200.
Jun 13, 2024 15:02
WATCH: Ming's daughter 'delighted' as Castlerea man on brink of re-election
He’s likely to secure his seat later today
Jun 13, 2024 13:52
Leitrim Fianna Fáíl councillors in talks for coalition with Sinn Féín
Fianna Fáil is the biggest group on Leitrim County Council after last Friday's elections.
Jun 13, 2024 13:46
Minister Mary Butler to turn sod on new Sacred Heart expansion
Mary Butler will visit the county this afternoon as works on the €35 million unit are expected to commence shortly.
Jun 13, 2024 13:39
Update: Gardaí locate missing Roscommon teenager
17 year old Aideen O'Brien from Roosky was last seen in Dromod, Co. Leitrim.
Jun 13, 2024 12:18
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
Planning permission sought for luxury camping in Ballinamuck
Also included in the application is the construction of camper and caravan bays, a new children's outdoor play area and onsite car parking.
Jun 13, 2024 11:58
Attempts to avert Aer Lingus strike action underway
Aer Lingus says the strike plan is unnecessary and regrettable.
Jun 13, 2024 08:15
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
Fine Gael take control of Longford County Council after Independent deal
Lanesboro's Mark Casey will be announced as the new Cathaoirleach of Longford County Council next week.
Jun 12, 2024 19:54
Mullooly gets transfer boost from Irish Freedom Party's Hermann Kelly
He got 3,021 votes in the 14th count, while Gildernew got only 567.
Jun 12, 2024 19:36
LISTEN: Ming says he will consider running in next year's Presidential election
He could replace Michael D Higgins in 2025.
Jun 12, 2024 18:43Shannonside Newsletter
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