41 h. ago Red flag at Portumna Lake described as 'complete overreaction'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A red flag being placed at Portumna Lake is being described as a complete overreaction. It was erected after a handful of representations were made to the County Council over reeds at the bathing area. Fine Gael Councillor Jimmy McClearn says it seems no investigation was carried […] The post Red flag at Portumna Lake described as 'complete overreaction' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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44 h. ago Presidential election: Meet the three hopefuls who will be on the ballot paper next month

Sinn Féin yet to decide on putting candidate forward while some independents seeking support from councils

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64 h. ago Independent candidate for president claims support of 10 Oireachtas members

Marie Steen, an independent hopeful for a presidential nomination, has claimed the support of 10 Oireachtas members.

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3 d. ago Humphreys had ‘no role’ in whipping councillors to block independents

Presidential hopeful Heather Humphreys has said she had ‘no role’ in whipping Fine Gael councillors to block independent candidates.

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3 d. ago Independent candidates, including Maria Steen, to make pitches to caucus of TDs and senators today

Maria Steen has a slim chance of making it on to the presidential ballot with an uphill battle to get 20 Oireachtas members on her side.

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3 d. ago Independent candidates, including Maria Steen, to make pitches to caucus of TDs and senators

Maria Steen has a slim chance of making it on to the presidential ballot with an uphill battle to get 20 Oireachtas members on her side.

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3 d. ago On the ballot? Independent candidates, including Maria Steen, to pitch to some TDs and senators

Maria Steen has a slim chance of making it on to the presidential ballot with an uphill battle to get 20 Oireachtas members on her side.

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4 d. ago County Council vows to get tougher on dereliction across Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has signaled it’s preparing to take a tougher stance on dereliction going forward. The matter was raised at County Hall this week when local Fine Gael Councillor Peter Feeney raised the issue of a long-derelict pub in Athenry. He said it’s been an eyesore […] The post County Council vows to get tougher on dereliction across Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Is Fianna Fáil vote on their presidential candidate a 'referendum' on Martin's leadership?

Is Fianna Fáil vote on their presidential candidate a 'referendum' on Martin's leadership?  The Irish Independent

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5 d. ago Independent presidential candidates outline their credentials to Kerry County Council

The council is the first of the 31 local authorities to allow presidential-hopefuls to make pitches

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5 d. ago ‘Nonsense’ to suggest Fine Gael councillors should back independent candidates

Party leader Simon Harris said ‘the Fine Gael party is backing the Fine Gael candidate’ in the presidential election next month.

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5 d. ago Presidential election: County councils most likely to nominate an Independent candidate

Candidates must be nominated by four county councils if going down this route to get their name on the ballot

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6 d. ago Presidential hopefuls to seek first council nomination this afternoon

Twelve Independent candidates will appear before Kerry County Council from 1:30pm today.

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6 d. ago Presidential hopefuls call on Fianna Fáil not to block their route to entering election

Fine Gael has already told its councillors to oppose nomination of any other candidates

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7 d. ago Fine Gael tells its councillors to oppose Independents' nominations for presidential election

Its position is that as the party has its own candidate in the election the party should collectively come behind her.

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7 d. ago Presidential election: Fine Gael tells its councillors to block Independents seeking nominations

Special meetings planned across country for presidential hopefuls to make their pitches

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8 d. ago Simon Harris bans Fine Gael councillors from helping Independents get on presidential ticket

Simon Harris bans Fine Gael councillors from helping Independents get on presidential ticket  The Irish Independent

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8 d. ago Presidential election: Aontú leader hopes to announce backing for Independent candidate next week

Iona Institute member Maria Steen and businessman Declan Ganley among those believed to be under consideration

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9 d. ago Donegal should lead by example on accessibility – Councillor Kavanagh

Fine Gael Disability Champion Councillor Jimmy Kavanagh says collaboration and strong local leadership can make Donegal an exemplary county for… The post Donegal should lead by example on accessibility – Councillor Kavanagh appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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9 d. ago Larry Donnelly: We are finally in the throes of the race for the Áras. Buckle up.

With Heather Humphreys confirmed for Fine Gael and a two-horse race in Fianna Fáil, all eyes turn to the independent hopefuls and whether Sinn Féin will run their own candidate.

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