News - Seanad
Outgoing senator Eugene Murphy sets his sights on next General Election
Eugene Murphy's recent defeat ends his 40-year streak of unbroken service as a public representative.
Feb 2, 2025 09:28
LISTEN: Eugene Murphy talks about his future in politics after losing out on Seanad seat
The outgoing senator says he would consider running in the next General Elections in five years' time.
Feb 1, 2025 15:20
Two local councillors in strong contention to become senators for the first time
They should know their faith later today, with counting resumed at 9:30 this morning.
Feb 1, 2025 10:17
Eugene Murphy and Aisling Dolan on verge of losing their Seanad seats
The count has revealed the odds are not looking optimistic for Independent Eugene Murphy and Fine Gael's Aisling Dolan.
Jan 31, 2025 16:48
PODCAST: Senator Eugene Murphy on fighting to save his political career
The Roscommon man has been an elected politician for the past 40 years, as a councillor, TD and senator.
Jan 10, 2025 21:53
Local Senator says he faces a 'tough battle' to retain his seat in Seanad elections
The Roscommon man has been an elected politician for the past 40 years, as a councillor, TD and senator.
Jan 9, 2025 12:55
Longford Seanad candidate highlights importance of local representation
Former Longford-Westmeath TD Joe Flaherty officially received a nomination from Fianna Fáil to stand in this month's election.
Jan 3, 2025 16:24
Seven local candidates nominated to contest Seanad Election
The Seanad comprises of 49 Senators across five vocational panels and two university panels along with 11 Taoiseach appointments bringing the total to 60.
Jan 3, 2025 13:05
Athlone Councillor's Seanad Election bid is over
He said last week he'd be running after receiving a nomination, but he says that has fallen through.
Dec 20, 2024 13:04
Former Fianna Fáil TD not giving up on Seanad nomination as deadline looms
The closing date to have a nomination from an outside body is 12 noon tomorrow.
Dec 17, 2024 14:03
Leitrim cathaoirleach Paddy O'Rourke to run in Seanad elections
The Fianna Fáil councillor has confirmed he has received a nomination.
Dec 14, 2024 21:23
Longford councillor Paraic Brady secures nomination to contest Seanad election
The elections will take place early in the new year with the deadline for nominations at the end of December.
Dec 13, 2024 13:25
Ballinasloe senator Aisling Dolan clears first hurdle in bid to retain seat
Senator Dolan ran unsuccessfully in the recent general election, but she's confident she can continue her career in the Seanad.
Dec 13, 2024 13:10
Longford Councillor hoping to contest seat in Seanad
The Drumlish man says he made the decision due to the number of concerns raised during General Election canvassing in Longford-Westmeath.
Dec 6, 2024 08:59Shannonside Newsletter
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