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Talks continue over coalition in Roscommon County Council
The last term saw a partnership between the eight Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael councillors and Independents.
Jun 13, 2024 17:59
New Longford Cathaoirleach wants party politics put aside
Councillor Casey will be the first Cathaoirleach of the county for the new council and will formally be appointed at the Annual General Meeting next week.
Jun 13, 2024 17:53
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
Three parties likely to have control of Roscommon County Council
Talks are taking place to see who will power in the chamber after the local elections.
Jun 12, 2024 13:02
Voting recounts to take place for two Longford LEAs
After a marathon count on Sunday which continued into the early morning today, 10 seats have been won across the Local Electoral Areas of Ballymahon, Granard and Longford so far.
Jun 10, 2024 09:12
Day of high drama set to continue today at Roscommon voting count
That recount in the Boyle Local Electoral Area is set to take place at Noon today.
Jun 10, 2024 08:11
Five councillors returned in Roscommon so far
The first count in Boyle LEA took place earlier.
Jun 9, 2024 17:40
Fine Gael candidates faring well in final tallies across Co. Longford
Longford local election ballot papers will be transported to the count centre in Edgeworthstown shortly, with the count formally commencing at 6pm.
Jun 8, 2024 16:20
Three sitting councillors for Ballinamore LEA set to retain seats
Three sitting councillors from the Ballinamore area in Leitrim are set to retain their seats, according to a final tally.
Jun 8, 2024 10:50
Funding boost for three Shannonside town centres
26 town centres nationally are set to benefit from funding of up to €200,000 each under the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme.
May 24, 2024 13:32
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
Calls made to re-develop former factory in Ballaghaderreen
The plant shut in 2008, with the loss of 200 jobs, and has remained vacant ever since.
May 14, 2024 13:37Shannonside Newsletter
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