Loftus throws his hat in election race

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Founder of Ireland’s Future, Gerry Loftus, will contest the upcoming general election as an independent candidate.

Dillon welcomes €276k for Ballyheane National School under additional accommodation scheme

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Fine Gael General Election candidate Alan Dillon has welcomed the announcement that Ballyheane National School, Castlebar, has been approved funding for an additional classroom, ensuite facility and a further special education teaching classroom.

Government Contempt for Farmers has to Stop – Conway-Walsh

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Mayo Senator Rose Conway-Walsh joined with the hundreds of farmers who protested in Dublin last week. Government members refused to meet with them or listen to their concerns.

Emergency Departments are like war trenches - Chambers

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Conditions in the country's emergency departments are more akin to World War trenches, according to Mayo T.D., Lisa Chambers.

Kenny backs Dillon at General Election Campaign Launch in Castlebar

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD has urged voters who gave him their number one vote in previous elections to pledge this vote to general election candidate Alan Dillon.

McHugh optimistic about the future of Mayo

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

In a year where she emerged as one of the shining lights in Irish politics, the Green Party’s Saoirse McHugh is cautiously optimistic about what lies ahead.

Now is the time for Real Change - Conway-Walsh

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Mayo Sinn Féin Senator Rose Conway-Walsh has welcomed the calling of the General Election for Saturday, February 8, saying now is the time for Mayo people to vote for the change that’s needed to give workers and families a break in the county.

Joe Daly Announced as People Before Profit Dáil Candidate for Mayo

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

People Before Profit have selected Joe Daly as their candidate to run in the upcoming Dáil election. Mr Daly is a secondary school teacher in Castlebar and ran for the party in the local elections 2019.

Update on Supplement to Register of Electors – General Election 2020

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Director of Services for Mayo County Council, John Condon, has issued a statement on supplements to the register of electors ahead of next month's general election.

Macra encourages members and all young people to register to vote

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Macra na Feirme welcomed announcements this week that a General Election will be held and looks forward to the opportunity to ensure rural young people and young farmers are properly represented in the next Daíl.

Independent block hold the balance of power

Fri, May 31, 2019

After all the counting was said and done in the local elections, just like five years ago, the Independent councillors elected now hold the balance of power in the council chamber.

Coming back for another swing

Fri, May 31, 2019

Five years on from losing their seats as councillors, two new Mayo County councillors were tasting success in the count centre on Sunday, while one, who opted out last time, also regained his seat after five years out of the game.

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