News - Fine Gael
Feighan eyes cabinet ministry after general election
A total of 429 party members voted in the Clayton Hotel in Sligo.
Sep 2, 2024 00:39
Tension builds as Fine Gaels Sligo-Leitrim convention takes place tonight
Sitting TD Frank Feighan, from Boyle, and John Perry, from Ballymote, have both been nominated - along with Sligo councillor Thomas Walsh.
Sep 1, 2024 12:16
Roscommon GAA Chairman approached ahead of Fine Gael convention
It's also emerged Dympna Daly-Finn wants to run for the party in the Roscommon-Galway selection convention on September 20th.
Aug 23, 2024 17:04
Dolan confirms intention to run for Fine Gael in next General Election
Fine Gael have failed to win a seat in the constituency since the 2011 General Election.
Aug 8, 2024 09:40
John Perry set to contest Fine Gael convention in Sligo-Leitrim
The Ballymote man was first elected to the Dáil in 1997 and served as a TD for 19 years in a row.
Aug 2, 2024 13:17
Local councillor confirms decision to contest Fine Gael convention
Sitting Fine Gael TD in the constituency, Frank Feighan, has already confirmed that he is seeking to retain his Dáil seat.
Jul 31, 2024 14:14
Calls for lengthy sentences for other suspects in Frank Kilbride case
The former Longford councillor and mayor was jailed yesterday for three years and three months for laundering over €2.6 million.
Jul 31, 2024 13:52
Sligo-Leitrim TD pays tribute to retiring former Minister
He said the former Rural and Community Development Minister delivered substantial funding to counties in the Shannonside region.
Jul 30, 2024 18:17
'You can't make omelettes without cracking eggs' - Longford councillor hits back at 'keyboard warriors' over Longford road disruption
Battery Road will be shut from 7pm to 6am from today until Wednesday, from St Alban's to Lisbrack Road.
Jul 29, 2024 13:31
North Longford sees highest Fine Gael local election vote nationally
The party secured three out of the five seats in the constituency with Cllrs Garry Murtagh, Paraic Brady and Padraig McNamara all elected.
Jul 25, 2024 14:40
Leitrim Fine Gael selection convention expected in September
Sitting TD Frank Feighan is seeking to retain his seat.
Jul 18, 2024 08:51
Local Senator slams delays to new school building in Ballinasloe
The school received the go ahead to construct a larger school building with three additional classrooms in September of 2023.
Jul 11, 2024 16:57
Tributes pour in following passing of local GAA legend
The Kilmovee native led Leitrim to their first Connacht title in 67 years in 1994 and managed Galway to two All-Irelands.
Jul 8, 2024 12:54
Former TD and Leitrim manager John O'Mahony dies
He also managed both Mayo and Galway during his GAA managerial career
Jul 7, 2024 11:37Shannonside Newsletter
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