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Boxer, Burke and Carrigy in major battle for final seat in Longford/Westmeath

It comes following the poll topping exploits of Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke which looks set to see the former Westmeath County Councillor elected on the first count with over 11,600 first preference votes. She is poised to be followed by Fianna Fáil's ...

09 Feb 2020 at 16:32

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Threats to family resource centres in Longford highlighted

The threats facing Family Resource Centres (FRCs) in Longford – and nationwide – are being highlighted by the Family Resource Centre National Forum, the national representative body for FRCs. In the lead-up to the general election, the Forum has ...

29 Jan 2020 at 00:22

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WATCH| 'Fine Gael waited too long for this election'

Former Longford/Westmeath TD James Bannon has questioned the timing of the general election, saying he feels Fine Gael could have timed it better. Speaking to Ms Sheila Reilly of the Longford Leader, Bannon noted the count will be 'quite ...

09 Feb 2020 at 21:14

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FF will ensure pensioners will not lose out – Murphy

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy says pensioners will not lose out under proposals being put forward by his party. “At 65 Fianna Fáil will ensure that you will get a State Pension (transition). It will be paid at the ...

07 Feb 2020 at 13:22

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POLL: What's the most important issue for you in this General Election?

Following Friday's meeting between Taoiseach Simon Harris and President Michael D Higgins, the 33rd Dáil has been dissolved and a General Election has been called. After weeks of speculation, it's finally official: an election will ...

10 Nov 2024 at 12:00

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N55 EPRC between Ballymahon and Athlone will be a major political issue, says steering committee

The N55 Steering committee has raised concerns that the Emerging Preferred Route Corridor (EPRC) that has been selected from Athlone to Ballymahon is not the most suitable route and is not in the best interest of the communities, ...

31 Jan 2020 at 13:00

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General Election 2020: The situation in Longford/Westmeath right now

The level of Sinn Féin support in Longford/Westmeath has been huge, with Sorca Clarke picking up 11,585 first preference votes - 3,467 of which came from Longford. She's currently topping the poll with 21% of votes, which is a ...

09 Feb 2020 at 15:32

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Odds of second General Election in 2020 slashed to 13/8

The chances of a second general election in 2020 being held to rectify the current situation to form a new government has gathered even further support on Friday morning, February 14. BoyleSports have been trimming the odds ...

14 Feb 2020 at 15:56

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Confirmed: Longford/Westmeath count to take place in Athlone

Ahead of the upcoming general election, February 08, concerns were raised by Longford councillors over proposals to move the count centre from Longford county. Also read: General election count likely to be held in Athlone ...

20 Jan 2020 at 11:12

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‘The people have spoken’ says Longford/Westmeath Sinn Féin poll topper Clarke

The general election for the 33rd Dáil sprung many a surprise, no more so than in the Longford/Westmeath constituency as Sinn Féin’s Sorca Clarke topped the poll in spectacular fashion Ms Clarke declared ‘the people have ...

12 Feb 2020 at 15:00

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POLL: Will the Leaders' Debate on RTÉ influence how you vote in the General Election?

With campaigning continuing ahead of the General Election on November 29, we want to hear the views of voters in Longford. Let us know your views by completing our quick online poll and follow our comprehensive coverage ...

19 Nov 2024 at 16:15

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Longford Westmeath general election candidate vows Fianna Fáil will tackle insurance crisis

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Robert Troy TD, has said that his party will introduce a significant number of measures to tackle insurance costs if elected to Government. Speaking as ...

27 Jan 2020 at 21:13

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