MEP McGuinness impressed by Coveney’s ‘grit and determination’
North West MEP Mairead McGuinness declared her support for Simon Coveney over the weekend. McGuinness worked with the Cork TD for many years in the European Parliament but says it was his ‘grit and determination in staying in this race’ that has secure her support:
Sligo TD never ‘switched sides’ on leadership vote
Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin never changed his mind regarding his support for Leo Varadkar, according to his team. The Sligo Leitrim TD is under fire today with reports claiming that he is one of the TDs accused of changing his mind after he came out in support of Leo…
South Donegal Councillor reveals his support for Coveney
A south Donegal councillor has come out in support of Simon Coveney. Ballyshannon Councillor Barry O’Neill is the only Fine Gael politician in the North West to publicly confirm his support for the Cork TD so far. Speaking to Ocean FM News, he says he has been considering his options…
New bus service proposed from Blacklion to Sligo
A new bus service for people living in North Leitrim is being considered. The North Leitrim Community Network held a meeting last night where Local Link unveiled their new services for the area – many of which are already in place. Recently a new bus link started between Kinlough and…
Commentator says Varadkar supporters ‘unlikely’ to change their mind
A political commentator says it’s unlikely that people who have already publicly declared their support for Minster Leo Varadkar as the new leader of Fine Gael will change their mind. Johnn Fallon says that to do so would destroy those people’s reputations as decisive and able leaders among their constituents.…
Sligo Leitrim Fine Gael TD confirms his support for Varadkar
Sligo Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLaughlin has confirmed his support for Leo Varadkar. Deputy McLaughlin declared his intention to vote for the Dublin West TD at lunchtime today. The hustings which take place ahead of Fine Gael members going to the ballot box have been announced. Members in the…
Sligo Cathaoirleach says progress on N4 helped his decision to support Varadkar
Fine Gael Sligo Leitrim TD Tony McLaughlin has confirmed his support for Leo Varadkar for leader today. He’s one of a number of local politicians within the party backing the Dublin West TD. So far none of the Councillors locally have indicated support for rival Simon Coveney with Dara Mulvey…