News - Fine Gael
Catherine Connolly leading race for the Áras in latest opinion poll
The poll revealed Fianna Fáil candidate Jim Gavin's score is at 15 per cent in the first poll since nominations closed.
Oct 5, 2025 08:11
Longford cllr calls for review of Presidential election nomination process
Just three candidates will be on the ballot paper for next months election, which is the lowest since 1990.
Sep 27, 2025 14:10
Roscommon senator says social media rules protect abusers over victims
Castlerea's Gareth Scahill is hitting out at threats being made online towards politicians' families and friends.
Sep 27, 2025 09:07
Longford councillor opposes Fine Gael's decision to block independent presidential candidates
In the event of a nomination of a person other than ratified candidate Heather Humphreys, the Fine Gael local authority members are whipped to oppose it.
Sep 7, 2025 11:51
Tánaiste describing latest threat against his family as 'sinister'
Gardaí are investigating the online threat which was made on social media.
Sep 7, 2025 07:59
Fine Gael councillors instructed to endorse Heather Humphreys only
It comes as local authorities across the country are preparing to hold special meetings which will hear from independent candidates seeking their support.
Sep 6, 2025 14:36
Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly to visit Carrick-on-Shannon today
An Independent TD for Galway West, she was first elected to the Dáil in 2016.
Sep 6, 2025 11:22
Heather Humphreys confirmed as Fine Gael's presidential election candidate
It follows the withdrawal of Fine Gael MEP Seán Kelly from the party's selection process last night.
Sep 2, 2025 13:28
Local councillor urges HSE to restore full maternity services in Ballinasloe
No high-risk mothers can be seen in the unit in Portiuncula University Hospital for the foreseeable future.
Aug 31, 2025 12:10
One in eight homes in Leitrim are vacant - the highest in Ireland
Roscommon has the third highest, at over 10 per cent, while Longford has the sixth highest, at over 7 per cent.
Aug 26, 2025 08:03
Heather Humphreys confirms she is seriously considering run for Áras
It follows Mairead McGuinness’s withdrawal from the race on health grounds.
Aug 17, 2025 07:37
Over 300 in Shannonside region deferred property tax due to financial pressure
They were given deferrals - but the money will still have to be paid at a later date, with interest.
Aug 2, 2025 11:23
Mairéad McGuinness nominated as Fine Gael's candidate for presidential election
In a letter to Fine Gael members, she said "the campaign, when it starts, will be full-on".
Jul 15, 2025 17:04
Longford councillors slam proposals for 22 new wind turbines across county
It would see the erection of 22 wind turbines and a 110kV electrical substation and all associated site works.
Jul 10, 2025 17:39Shannonside Newsletter
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