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Search is on for Ireland's next female politicians to contest local elections

Women for Election is expanding a national campaign to get more women elected in the local elections in 2024. A public appeal is being made across Ireland to help identify and encourage women to run in the next local elections. With Ireland sitting ...

03 May 2023 at 10:01

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Social Democrat leader signals intent to contest local elections in Clare next summer

THE NEW leader of the Social Democrats has signalled the party’s intention to stand local election candidates across the country, including Clare. Holly Cairns said she is ‘really hopeful’ the party will find a Social Democrat candidate to contest ...

28 Jul 2023 at 18:56

National News

New Farmers Alliance political party registered to stand candidates

A new farmers political party is inviting potential candidates to get in touch ahead of this year's local elections. The Farmers Alliance party announced last Friday that the Registrar of Political Parties, Art O'Leary had given notice of his ...

16 Jan 2024 at 10:36

National News

People in NI sent ‘clear message’ they want return to powersharing – Taoiseach

The people of Northern Ireland have sent a clear message that they want powersharing back up and running, the Taoiseach has said. Commenting after last week’s local elections in the region, Leo Varadkar told the Dail that he and Prime ...

23 May 2023 at 16:24

Local News

Funding to support participation of women and diversity in Clare for local elections

CLARE County Council is to receive more than €5,000 to support the participation of women and diversity in the 2024 local elections. The funding announcement has been made by the Minister for Local Government and Planning, Kieran ...

09 Dec 2023 at 12:00

National News

Martin says Government committing to going ‘full term’ amid election speculation

Ireland’s deputy premier has insisted the leaders of the coalition government remain committed to serving a full term as he dismissed speculation over an early general election. Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin ...

11 Jun 2024 at 05:55

National News

Counting continues as Government mulls by-elections conundrum

Counting is continuing in the European elections in Ireland, with the final results potentially still days away. Nine of the country’s 14 MEPs have yet to be confirmed, with counting completed in only one of the three ...

12 Jun 2024 at 19:51

Local Elections

Local Elections 2024: Clare ballot count to formally begin

The ballroom of Treacys West County Hotel is a abuzz with activity, as the formal counting of votes is set to get underway here at Treacy West County Hotel very soon. According to Returning Officer Pat Dowling, all ...

08 Jun 2024 at 16:49

Local Elections

Urgent action sought to address ‘ridiculous’ traffic bottleneck in Ennistymon

Urgent remedial works are required at Blakes Corner in Ennistymon, in the interests of road safety and the reputation of the town, a local election candidate has claimed. Bill Slattery, who is running in the West ...

11 Apr 2024 at 12:00

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 ...

27 May 2024 at 15:18

National News

OPINION: There should be a Deposit Return Scheme for election junk mail - I'd be rich!

Another day, another letter in the post I didn't ask for from a hopeful politician. I've spent the last three weeks picking up these leaflets from candidates from all parties and none, leaving them on the ...

21 May 2024 at 14:59

National News

Fine Gael candidate drops out after planning allegations

A Fine Gael candidate in the local elections has dropped out of the race and apologised over allegations relating to a planning application. Marian Agrios pulled out of contention for a Drogheda Rural ...

28 May 2024 at 16:11

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