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Elections

The Midlands-North-West constituency sees 17 candidates vying for the four seats on offer. Sitting MEPS Mairéad McGuinness (Fine Gael), Matt Carthy (Sinn Féin) and Luke Ming Flanagan (Independent) are seeking re-election but the decision by Marian ...

22 May 2019 at 14:01

National News

Last elections saw more spoiled votes than capacity of Croke Park, regulator says

Ireland’s electoral commission is attempting to drive down the number of spoiled votes, after 108,488 votes were deemed invalid in the last local and European elections – more than enough voters to fill Croke Park stadium. An Coimisiun Toghchain ...

27 May 2024 at 15:18

Newsletter LeitrimLive

Local Green Party candidate selected for European Candidates Programme

Adam Ó Ceallaigh, the youngest candidate in Leitrim for the local elections, has been chosen to participate in the prestigious Candidates programme organised by the European Green Party. This esteemed program is designed to cultivate skills in ...

11 Mar 2024 at 16:30

National News

'Cuttin' grass and drinking tae': Social media reacts to bizarre local election poster

Passers-by in one Irish town have been left in disbelief following one local election candidates 'catchphrase' on his vote sign. Joe Druhan who is running for Wexford Independent Alliance (WIA) in the upcoming local elections has sent social ...

31 May 2024 at 10:42

National News

Fine Gael election candidate drops out after confirming payout of €15k to withdraw planning objection

Louth Fine Gael candidate Marian Dwyer-Agrios has dramatically dropped out of the upcoming local elections race, after she confirmed receiving a large sum of money from a developer to withdraw her objection to a housing development near her ...

28 May 2024 at 12:27

National News

Wondering when will the election posters be taken down? It's sooner than you think

The local and European elections have been and gone - campaigns were ran, votes were counted and European and local council positions were finally filled after a very drawn-out count. Whether you voted or not, it's been an impossible thing ...

14 Jun 2024 at 15:36

National News

Number of migrant candidates running in local election hits record high

The number of candidates from a migrant background running for local elections has hit a record high. That's according to the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI), which revealed over 100 candidates from a migrant background are running in ...

19 May 2024 at 17:27

General Election

Meet the Sligo-Leitrim candidates: Edel McSharry

I am proud to run as a candidate for Fianna Fail representing the people of Sligo, Leitrim and South Donegal. With my grandfather (Paddy McSharry) hailing from Leitrim, the county has always been close to my heart. My life’s experience, ...

26 Nov 2024 at 15:00

General Election

Meet the Sligo-Leitrim candidates: Frank Feighan

I’m Frank Feighan, your Fine Gael TD and your only Government TD for Sligo/Leitrim/North Roscommon/South Donegal. I was first elected a TD in 2007 and before that as a Senator 2002-2007. I live in Sligo town with my wife Elaine and our ...

26 Nov 2024 at 13:00

General Election

Meet the Sligo-Leitrim candidates: Graham Monaghan

I am very proud and deeply honoured to have the opportunity to represent the people of this constituency, as your Aontú candidate. Aontú personifies honesty, integrity and backbone, and is the only party demanding accountability for ...

28 Nov 2024 at 15:00

General Election

Meet the Sligo-Leitrim candidates: Nessa Cosgrove

I stand for change and renewal for the North West. Our region has huge potential. Abundant natural resources, an immensely talented population. What don't we have? Public representation up to the task. Leitrim should be a fantastic ...

28 Nov 2024 at 12:00

General Election

Meet the Sligo-Leitrim candidates: Chris MacManus

Former MEP Chris MacManus is well known for his community and political activism seeking positive change and investment for all in the Northwest. One of only three people from the Sligo/Leitrim constituency to serve as an MEP in ...

27 Nov 2024 at 17:00

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