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Leo Varadkar determined that Fine Gael reclaim Dáil seat in Longford

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Leo Varadkar determined that Fine Gael reclaim Dáil seat in Longford

Mr Varadkar was speaking just hours after the party held its first hustings event in Dublin. Asked directly by the Leader as to his take on last night's proceedings, Mr Varadkar opted instead to focus on his decision to visit Longford and address ...

26 May 2017 at 13:34

Finance Minister to open Longford Fine Gael general election candidate's constituency office

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Finance Minister to open Longford Fine Gael general election candidate's constituency office

Mr Donohoe will set the seal on Cllr Carrigy's new office on Dublin Street on December 11. The Leader has known for some time that Mr Donohoe was in line to open the Ballinalee postmaster's constituency headquarters but due to Budget 2018 ...

02 Nov 2017 at 23:09

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar rules out snap election

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Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar rules out snap election

Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar ruled out a snap election when speaking in Longford on Friday night after the selection of Micheál Carrigy as Longford’s  Fine Gael candidate in the next election.  “If ...

12 Jun 2017 at 12:59

Former Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael TD James Bannon referred to gardaí by Sipo

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Former Longford/Westmeath Fine Gael TD James Bannon referred to gardaí by Sipo

The State ethics watchdog confirmed that Mr Bannon is among twenty-four Seanad election 2016 candidates to have their details sent to gardaí as they did not provide the necessary information to the commission. Mr Bannon’s general ...

16 Jan 2017 at 11:34

Two way fight for Fine Gael nomination in Longford

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Two way fight for Fine Gael nomination in Longford

Party sources are expecting a tense and nervy evening at the Longford Arms on Friday as local members   select their preferred candidate  from county councillors Micheál Carrigy and Paul Ross. It comes after Lanesboro Councillor ...

09 Jun 2017 at 13:30

Fine Gael hold AGM but no date set for Longford selection convention

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Fine Gael hold AGM but no date set for Longford selection convention

Cllrs Colm Murray, Micheal Carrigy, Paul Ross and Gerard Farrell, four of the candidates vying for the Longford nomination, were in attendance in Abbeyshrule. So too was Longford-Westmeath TD Peter Burke who spoke on the ...

12 May 2017 at 14:38

Micheál Carrigy wins right to stand for Fine Gael in Longford at next general election

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Micheál Carrigy wins right to stand for Fine Gael in Longford at next general election

Cllr Carrigy came out on top by a margin of 232 votes to 166 at a near full to capacity Longford Arms Hotel. The Longford County Council Fine Gael group leader's nomination comes as the party looks to ...

10 Jun 2017 at 00:57

Longford-Westmeath constituency to take centre stage in Fine Gael leadership contest

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Longford-Westmeath constituency to take centre stage in Fine Gael leadership contest

Housing Minister Simon Coveney is to travel to Athlone's Sheraton Hotel for a regional rally this evening when he is likely to face further questions over his chances of overturning the comfortable lead enjoyed by ...

22 May 2017 at 13:26

Longford/Westmeath TD Peter Burke backing Leo Varadkar in Fine Gael leadership race

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Longford/Westmeath TD Peter Burke backing Leo Varadkar in Fine Gael leadership race

Deputy Burke revealed today, "After detailed consideration, I have chosen to support Minister Leo Varadkar as the next leader of Fine Gael. I have made this decision after consultation with my constituents, ...

18 May 2017 at 14:50

South Longford councillor Colm Murray believes Leo Varadkar is the best choice to lead Fine Gael and Ireland

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South Longford councillor Colm Murray believes Leo Varadkar is the best choice to lead Fine Gael and Ireland

While paying tribute to retiring Fine Gael Leader Enda Kenny and wishing him and his family well into the future, Kenagh-based Cllr Murray also declared,  "I believe Leo Varadkar is the ...

18 May 2017 at 23:29

Banter abounds as Mark Casey lauds Paul Ross' credentials ahead of Longford Fine Gael selection convention

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Banter abounds as Mark Casey lauds Paul Ross' credentials ahead of Longford Fine Gael selection convention

Cllr Mark Casey said he had no qualms about supporting his Legan based counterpart at last night’s monthly meeting of Ballymahon Municipal District. The Independent representative, who was chairing his ...

09 Jun 2017 at 12:25

Leo Varadkar in Longford on Friday morning as Fine Gael leadership race cranks up a notch

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Leo Varadkar in Longford on Friday morning as Fine Gael leadership race cranks up a notch

The Dublin West TD is set to take centre stage at a business breakfast at Longford Rugby Club on Friday, May 26. Minister Varadkar will address local entrepreneurs and the self-employed on a range of ...

19 May 2017 at 17:37

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