Mixed reaction to road repair grants for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
A Donegal TD has cautiously welcomed the recent announcement of over €32m for regional and local roads for Donegal for 2020. Pat the Cope Gallagher says that although the allocation of funds for the repair of these roads are needed, there is a lack of ambition to deal with the…
At least 30 candidates now running in the NW
Two new candidates have joined the election race in the north west. They are Oisin O’Dwyer, from Drumshanbo, who is running for Renua in the Sligo/Leitrim, North Roscommon, South Donegal constituency. In the 2019 local elections, O’Dwyer received 43 first preference votes when he ran in the Ballinamore electoral area.…
Blaine Gaffney withdraws from Fine Gael General Election selection process
Sligo’s Blaine Gaffney has withdrawn his name this morning as a possible Fine Gael candidate in the next general election in Sligo-Leitrim. Mr Gaffney, who stood in the local elections earlier this year, forwarded his name 12 weeks ago for consideration by Fine Gael Headquarters. In a statement to Ocean…
Bláithin Gallagher chosen as the Green Party candidate for Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency
Bláithin Gallagher has been chosen as the Green Party candidate for the upcoming general election in the Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency. Votes were cast last night in the Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo where Bláithin was the chosen candidate. Party leader, Eamon Ryan, says she has been a…
Funding has been secured for Pettigo to Laghey road
€800,000 has been secured for the Pettigo to Laghey R232 road in south Donegal. This is in addition to €1.3m previously obtained for work on the route. Donegal Fianna Fail Councillor Micheal Naughton says improvements to the road will improve access to the south west of the county.
Enda McGloin has ruled out the possibility of Contesting the next general election.
Drumshambo based Leitrim County Councillor and well know Fine Gael regional organiser Enda McGloin has ruled out the possibility of the Contesting the next general election. The Cathaoirleacht of Leitrim County Council, Enda McGloin has ruled out the possibility of contesting the next general election in the Sligo Leitrim South…
TD John Perry Calling for Party Convention after Cllr Maguire’s Withdrawl
Former Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD and Minister, John Perry, has called for a new party convention to be held, as a result of Cllr Maguire’s withdrawal from the race. Cllr Maguires decision not to contest the next general election in the Sligo/Leitrim – South Donegal – North Roscommon constituency due…