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Two thirds of Fine Gael’s Local Elections 2024 candidates are women

Fine Gael will be running nine candidates across Louth next year, having concluded its final selection conventions in Drogheda last night (Thursday). The party will be running six female candidates and three men to represent the five electoral areas ...

15 Dec 2023 at 17:00

General Election

Meet the Louth General Election candidates: Antóin Watters - Sinn Féin

“I am a man who likes to get things done and having been a Councillor for the past eight years I am often frustrated by government policy, indifference towards and neglect of rural areas in Louth. “I am married with two young children and like any ...

28 Nov 2024 at 19:30

General Election

Meet the Louth General Election candidates: Ged Nash- The Labour Party

"I have a strong track-record of robust and honest representation for the people of Louth. "My full-time office and service has helped thousands of constituents over many years. "In Louth, we need to dramatically speed up the building of both ...

28 Nov 2024 at 11:00

General Election

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald launches the party's three Louth candidates

Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald was in Drogheda last night to launch the party’s three Louth candidates. At her last engagement of the day, the party leader was joined by candidates - sitting TD Ruairí Ó Murchú and councillors Joanna ...

13 Nov 2024 at 19:00

National News

'Cuttin' grass and drinking tae': Social media reacts to bizarre local election poster

Passers-by in one Irish town have been left in disbelief following one local election candidates 'catchphrase' on his vote sign. Joe Druhan who is running for Wexford Independent Alliance (WIA) in the upcoming local elections has sent ...

31 May 2024 at 10:42

Election

Safety warning issued by Gardaí to candidates canvassing for General Election

With politicians around the country out canvassing for the General Election at the end of the month, a safety campaign has been launched for candidates to protect themselves on the streets and online. A safety guidance booklet has ...

07 Nov 2024 at 19:04

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 Park stadium. An ...

27 May 2024 at 15:18

National News

Number of migrant candidates running in local election hits record high

The number of candidates from a migrant background running for local elections has hit a record high. That's according to the Immigrant Council of Ireland (ICI), which revealed over 100 candidates from a migrant background ...

19 May 2024 at 17:27

General Election

Meet the Louth General Election candidates: James Renaghan - People Before Profit - Solidarity

"I grew up in one of many diverse working class housing estates in Dundalk and experienced how we’ve been continuously neglected by successive governments. That significantly shaped my politics so I’ll run for a platform ...

28 Nov 2024 at 19:00

National News

Wondering when will the election posters be taken down? It's sooner than you think

The local and European elections have been and gone - campaigns were ran, votes were counted and European and local council positions were finally filled after a very drawn-out count. Whether you voted or not, it's been ...

14 Jun 2024 at 15:36

General Election

Meet the Louth General Election candidates: Thomas Clare - Independent

Thomas Clare is a born and bred Dunleer man, living and working all his adult life in county Louth. He said: “Married with children and grand children, all blessed to be living, studying or working on home turf. ...

27 Nov 2024 at 10:14

General Election

Meet the Louth General Election candidates: Niall McCreanor - Social Democrats

"As a proud Louth man, I’m deeply committed to creating a fairer, more inclusive community where everyone has the chance to thrive. "Having lived here all my life, I’ve seen firsthand both the potential of our ...

27 Nov 2024 at 17:00

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