10 h. ago Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness pulls out of presidential race

She added that her deicision to pull out was not taken lightly, and was made following a stay in hospital last week. 

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10 h. ago Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness pulls out of presidential race following medical advice

The former vice-president of the European Parliament announced the move today.

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10 h. ago Mairead McGuinness drops out of presidential race due to health reasons

Former European Commissioner cites medical advice, with Fine Gael to consider options in coming days

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13 h. ago Man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool victory parade faces 24 new charges

Paul Doyle appeared via videolink at Liverpool Crown Court, which heard that six of the new charges relate to children.

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15 h. ago Man accused of driving into Liverpool parade cries in court as he faces new charges

Paul Doyle (53) appeared via videolink at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday.

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19 h. ago Man accused of faking death to avoid rape charges guilty of sexual assault

A jury in Salt Lake County found Nicholas Rossi guilty of a 2008 rape after a three-day trial.

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57 h. ago Fine Gael councillor didn't declare 50% stake in firm accused of charging nurses unlawful fees

Baby Pereppadan failed to disclose his interest in Angel Care Consultancy Limited.

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66 h. ago Man accused of faking death and fleeing US to avoid rape charges goes on trial

Nicholas Rossi was extradited from Scotland to the US in January 2024 after a lengthy case in the Scottish courts.

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6 d. ago Two FG councillors have 'questions to answer' over migrant nurse agency fees, say opposition TDs

People Before Profit and Sinn Féin TDs says Fine Gael must carry out an investigation over agency fees being charged to nurses.

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6 d. ago Uisce Eireann slammed over 'botch job' works on main city road

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Eireann is coming under fire over a ‘botch job’ done after works were carried out on a main city road. Emergency watermain repair works were done on the Dublin Road during Race Week, between Merlin Park and the ATU Galway roundabout. But Fine Gael Councillor Shane […] The post Uisce Eireann slammed over 'botch job' works on main city road appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago TDs call on Fine Gael to carry out full investigation into Dublin councillors

People Before Profit and Sinn Féin TDs says Fine Gael must carry out an investigation over agency fees being charged to nurses.

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8 d. ago Fine Gael significantly outspent Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin on elections last year

Sinn Féin the richest of the three big parties with unmatched reserve of €8.7m, accounts show

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9 d. ago Presidential election: How much does it cost to run for the Áras?

Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness and Independent Catherine Connolly are on the start line, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin continue to prevaricate

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3 w. ago FactFind: What happened when Mairead McGuinness voted against EU refugee rescue missions in 2019?

McGuinness and her fellow Fine Gael MEPs faced heavy criticism from opposition politicians at the time.

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4 w. ago Anger over unexplained signs at Silverstand banning watersports

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s anger over signs that have appeared at Silverstrand beach near Salthill, banning all watersports. And the biggest source of frustration at City Hall this week, was the apparently unexplainable nature of the signs. Fine Gael Councillor Clodagh Higgins wanted to know when and why this decision […] The post Anger over unexplained signs at Silverstand banning watersports appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Poll shows steady support for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil but drop for Sinn Féin

The Irish Times Ipsos B&A opinion poll shows support for Fianna Fáil remains the same at 22 per cent, while support for Fine Gael is up by one to 17 per cent.

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4 w. ago Galway independent TD Catherine Connolly confirms she has 20 nominations to run for the Áras

Connolly is the second official candidate in the race for the Áras alongside Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness.

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4 w. ago Galway independent TD Catherine Connolly makes it official and declares Áras run

Connolly is the second official candidate in the race for the Áras alongside Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness.

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4 w. ago Catherine Connolly set to make it official and confirm Áras campaign today

She’s set to be the second official candidate in the race for the Áras alongside Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness.

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