Eoin Neylon: Fianna Fáil National Exec signing death warrant if members deprived say on coalition
Political columnist with The Clare Echo, Eoin Neylon examines this week’s landmark developments between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael.
Fianna fail
Crowe takes aim at antics within Fianna Fáil in Clare
*Cathal Crowe. Photograph: Eamon Ward Newly elected TD, Cathal Crowe (FF) has declared his days as a county councillor are over and he won’t be contesting local elections in the future while also hitting out at ‘underhand tactics’ within Fianna Fáil in Clare.
Fianna Fáil needs ‘to rebuild’ in Shannon Town – McNamara
*Louise McNamara (right). Photograph: Joe Buckley A combined effort from party members is needed to help Fianna Fáil rebuild in Shannon Town.
McNamara in talks with Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin
*Photograph: John Mangan As negotiations continue surrounding the formation of the next Irish Government, Clare TD, Michael McNamara (IND) has confirmed he is to meet with both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil.
Grassroots should not be forgotten in political parties – Frost
*Robert Frost. Photograph: John Mangan Political parties must not forget a focus on the grassroots, Fianna Fáil members were recently told in Shannon.
Timmy Dooley receives Seanad nomination
*Timmy Dooley. Photograph: Joe Buckley Timmy Dooley (FF) has been nominated to contest the upcoming Seanad Election.
Dooley to take time out before making next move following shock Dáil exit
*Timmy Dooley. Photograph: Joe Buckley Timmy Dooley (FF) is to take time out before deciding what his future holds following his surprise defeat in the 2020 General Election.
GE2020 Preview – Mary Mannion
Twice elected to Clare County Council representing the Progressive Democrats and a two time General Election candidate for the party, Mary Mannion gives her General Election prediction to The Clare Echo.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Pat Breen in Kilrush
“It’s positive”, are the words repeated by Pat Breen (FG) as he conducted a day long canvass of Kilrush on Friday.
General Election race kicks off in Clare
*Photograph: Martin Connolly It began earlier than expected but the battle is on as candidates from all over the county begin their campaign to be elected to Dáil Éireann.
