News - Sinn Fein
Over thirty candidates to contest local elections in Roscommon
Boyle LEA has seen the biggest election pool, with 16 people in the race for 6 seats, with 11 in Roscommon looking to fill 6 seats there.
May 21, 2024 13:09
Over thirty candidates to contest local elections in Longford
Three councillors, 2 in Longford Town and one in Granard are not seeking re-election leaving close to 30 potential new representatives on the board.
May 20, 2024 13:27
GoSafe vans could be used to detect dangerous driver behaviour
Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Transport Martin Kenny has called on the Justice Minister to explain why this isn't already the case.
May 16, 2024 12:45
Department confirms plans to accommodate International Protection applicants in Castlerea
It follows speculation 52 asylum-seekers or refugees would be accommodated in 13 apartments in the town.
May 14, 2024 15:39
Commemoration of Easter Rising leader to take place in Leitrim today
The Easter Rising leader, from Killtyclogher, was killed in Kilmainham jail on May 12th, 1916.
May 12, 2024 11:13
Sinn Féin candidate for Boyle hopes party can achieve 3 seats
Rory Williams Doyle is running for the party in the upcoming election alongside Leah Cull and Angela Byrne.
May 5, 2024 14:39
Local candidate slams NTA over Aircoach withdrawal
A National Transport Authority report concluded that there is no state obligation to replace the service that stopped in Ballinasloe and Athlone.
Apr 30, 2024 13:50
Government's Road Traffic Bill hasn't gone far enough according to a local TD
The new law's, which will now be forwarded to the President for signing, aims to reduce speed limits, reform penalty points, and have mandatory drug testing at the scene of serious crashes.
Apr 15, 2024 10:32
Former mayor of Boyle to contest in upcoming local elections
She was a former town councillor in Boyle, both as an Independent and for Sinn Fein.
Apr 14, 2024 12:09
Young local election candidate looking to secure a seat in Roscommon
The Taughmaconnell native is seeking to win a seat for Sinn Fein in the Athlone Municipal district along side running mate Joe Harney.
Apr 9, 2024 17:10
Retiring Sinn Féin councillor vows to continue his work for the party
The well-known Ballaghaderreen businessman recently announced his decision to step down as a councillor on health grounds after 20 years.
Mar 19, 2024 17:09
Works on dangerous Roscommon junction to start next week
Roadworks at the junction will take place Monday to Friday from 8 am to 6 pm.
Mar 13, 2024 17:31
Local TD criticises Government for delay over Israeli investment legislation
On Friday, the Illegal Israeli Settlements Divestment Bill 2023, proposed by Sinn Féin TD John Brady, was delayed under the instruction of the government.
Mar 13, 2024 13:04
New poll reveals low confidence in state handling of RTE controversies
The poll was carried out on Friday and yesterday among a sample size of 1,083 people.
Mar 3, 2024 07:59Shannonside Newsletter
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