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Voting gets underway for local and European elections
There are 35 candidates in Co Leitrim, 37 in Co Roscommon and 39 in Co Longford, with 18 seats available in all three counties.
Jun 7, 2024 08:19
Last day of campaigning begins ahead of Local and European Elections
Almost 119,000 people in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon are eligible to vote in the local elections.
Jun 6, 2024 07:56
37% of candidates for Leitrim elections are female
Mairead O'Shea of See Her Elected says Leitrim is in line with the national trend.
Jun 3, 2024 11:18
Calls made to re-develop former factory in Ballaghaderreen
The plant shut in 2008, with the loss of 200 jobs, and has remained vacant ever since.
May 14, 2024 13:37
Former Leitrim teacher to seek county council seat
The retired deputy principal and secondary-school teacher is standing as an Independent.
May 2, 2024 08:49
Independent Ireland to run local candidate in Leitrim elections
Local TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the Cavan native's addition to the ticket in Ballinamore.
Apr 11, 2024 13:12
Fine Gael secure candidate for local elections in Carrick on Shannon
She is the only candidate nominated ahead of the close of nominations this evening.
Apr 10, 2024 12:20
Former midlands broadcaster to run in European Elections
He worked for RTE for 27 years before retiring in 2021 as Midlands Correspondent for the broadcaster.
Apr 5, 2024 12:24
Sligo Leitrim TD reacts to changing of local electoral boundaries
18 Electoral Divisions of North Roscommon will be transferred to Roscommon-Galway, including areas such as Boyle, Arigna and Keadue.
Aug 30, 2023 16:43
Local Councillor backs call to remove candidate addresses from ballots
The Green party member believes it poses a security risk to candidates.
Aug 2, 2023 16:58Shannonside Newsletter
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