News - Fine Gael
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
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
MEP warns of major rise in fake videos due to AI
The technology has created realistic images or movies of people in a range of compromising activities such as sexual acts or illegal behaviour.
Apr 19, 2024 17:41
Fine Gael announce Maeve Reynolds as Carrick on Shannon candidate
Sitting councillors Thomas Mulligan and Finola Armstrong-Maguire have already announced they wouldn't be seeking re-election.
Apr 17, 2024 13:53
Fine Gael confirm date for Carrick convention
School teacher Maeve Reynolds is the party's sole candidate in Carrick after she was confirmed earlier this week.
Apr 11, 2024 16:51
Fine Gael MEP says party has no appetite for early election
Simon Harris is due to take the reins from Leo Varadkar next week after the Dáil's Easter break
Apr 5, 2024 13:41
Local Councillor resigns from Fine Gael ahead of local elections
He will be seeking a third term as a local councillor in the Ballymahon Municipal District.
Mar 25, 2024 17:22
Colm Markey will not contest June's European election
His decision leaves Fine Gael seeking to have Maria Walsh re-elected and well known jockey Nina Carberry gaining a seat.
Mar 23, 2024 16:36
Local councillors would welcome Harris as FG leader
Some public representatives in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon were split on who to back earlier today.
Mar 21, 2024 17:53
Local political support solidifies behind Simon Harris over Fine Gael Leadership
Both Fine Gael TDs in the Shannonside Region have rowed in behind Higher Education Minister Simon Harris.
Mar 21, 2024 14:52
Leo Varadkar to step down as Taoiseach
The announcement is expected be made outside Government buildings this afternoon.
Mar 20, 2024 12:08
Local Fine Gael TD will not contest next election
In a statement, he says following a career spanning 20 years, he has decided to leave politics.
Mar 19, 2024 11:32
Ballaghaderreen community activist to run in local elections
The 53-year-old will stand in the Boyle Municipal District, which also includes Ballaghaderreen and Strokestown.
Mar 16, 2024 08:53
John Bruton to be laid to rest this Saturday
The former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader died yesterday at the age of 76.
Feb 7, 2024 18:21Shannonside Newsletter
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