News - Fine Gael
Coffey pulls out of race to replace Gareth Scahill on Roscommon council
Nominations close on March 30th - with Maura Hopkins, Micheal McGreal, Robbie McConn, and Ruth Connolly-Conboy still in the frame.
Mar 18, 2025 13:07
Homes in west Roscommon still without broadband a month after storm
The storm led to over 700,000 homes and businesses losing electricity - and it took weeks to restore power to all.
Feb 28, 2025 13:35
Longford TD 'honoured' to take on new role as chairperson of Fine Gael
The first-time TD was only elected to the Dáil last November after four and a half years as a senator.
Feb 27, 2025 10:50
Valerie Duffy selected to fill late John Naughten's seat in Roscommon
The seat in the Athlone Local Electoral Area had been vacant since Cllr John Naughten's death in October of last year.
Feb 20, 2025 21:46
LISTEN: Roscommon's Denis Naughten rejoins Fine Gael - 14 years after he left the party
The former Independent TD made an emotional address at tonight's selection convention to fill his late brother John's seat on Roscommon County Council.
Feb 20, 2025 20:16
'A sad occasion' as Fine Gael choose John Naughten's replacement tonight
The Drum man died last October after over 20 years as a Fine Gael councillor.
Feb 20, 2025 16:59
LISTEN: My celebrations were short-lived because of Anthony Waldron's death, Scahill tells Seanad
Fine Gael senator Gareth Scahill, from Castlerea, spoke about his death in his first Seanad contribution.
Feb 12, 2025 20:21
Nominations close tonight ahead of Fine Gael selection convention in Athlone
Two candidates have so far put their names forward to be selected ahead of the 9 o'clock deadline.
Feb 12, 2025 17:17
Gareth Scahill's Seanad appointment celebrated in West Roscommon
The Castlerea man was selected as one of the Taoiseach's 11 nominees for the Seanad on Friday.
Feb 9, 2025 08:43
Fine Gael to select Roscommon council replacement for John Naughten on February 20
A selection convention will take place in the Athlone Springs Hotel on the evening of February 20th.
Feb 8, 2025 17:52
Councillor says no senator for Roscommon-Galway is 'a blow' to area
It’s after Independent Eugene Murphy and Fine Gael’s Aisling Dolan lost their seats on Friday night.
Feb 2, 2025 13:09
LISTEN: Longford councillor Paraic Brady elected as a senator
The Fine Gael politician has won a seat on the agricultural panel in the Seanad elections.
Feb 1, 2025 17:11
Longford councillor Paraic Brady to win a seat in the Seanad
Councillor Brady, from Fine Gael, is leading the way of the remaining candidates.
Feb 1, 2025 13:04
Sligo Leitrim TD tipped for Junior Ministry when Government forms
Frank Feighan was a Minister of State at the Department of Health from 2020 to 2022.
Jan 23, 2025 08:19Shannonside Newsletter
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