Thomas Walsh added to Fine Gael ticket for general election
Fine Gael councillor Thomas Walsh has been added to the party’s General Election ticket for the Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency. Cllr Walsh, from Ballygawley, Co Sligo was added to the ticket following a meeting of Fine Gael’s Executive Council last night. The…
Speculation linking Harkin to contest general election for Fine Gael
There is growing speculation that former TD and MEP, Marian Harkin, could stand for Fine Gael in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency at the next General Election. Ocean FM News understands there has been contact between senior Fine Gael officials and Ms. Harkin in recent weeks in relation to her…
The Taoiseach calls election meeting with Tony McLoughlin
In a statement to Ocean FM this evening Deputy Tony McLoughlin he will be meeting with the Taoiseach next week to discuss running in the Sligo/Leitrim, South Donegal/ North Roscommon constituency. Deputy McLoughlin outlined how his decision to retire from politics remains the same as it did when he…
Two contenders seek green party nomination in Sligo/Leitrim
As the countdown continues to the next General election the Green party have confirmed that they will be running a candidate in the Sligo/Leitrim/South Donegal and North Roscommon consistency. Potential candidates have until October 8th to express a declaration of interest of contesting the election on behalf of the…
Cllr Sinead Maguire announces she will not contest GE due to family reasons
Sinead Maguire has announced today that she will not be contesting the next general election. The Sligo councillor was selected to contest the next election by Fine Gael delegates in the Sligo/Leitrim/South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency at a party convention in 2018. Both candidates selected at that convention, Gerry…
Frank Feighan will not seek election nomination for Roscommon-Galway
Fine Gael senator Frank Feighan says he will not seek the party nomination to contest the next General Election in Roscommon-Galway. Senator Maura Hopkins, who lives in the constituency, has declared her interest in running as the party’s candidate. Mr Feighan lives in the new Sligo-Leitrim/South Donegal/North Roscommon area. Senator…
Fine Gael wont add Perry to General Election party ticket
The Fine Gael party have informed former Sligo-Leitrim TD, John Perry, that he will not be added as a candidate to contest the next General Election. Ocean FM News understands that the former Junior Minister has been sent a letter from Fine Gael party headquarters indicating that no candidate will…