Garvey appointed as Green’s new Seanad leader
*Senator Roisin Garvey (GP). Photograph: John Mangan CLARE SENATOR Roisin Garvey (GP) has taken up the role of the Green Party’s leader in the Seanad.
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VIDEO: Crowe rejects chance of Sinn Féin repeat election result
Sinn Féin would not repeat its result of winning 37 seats if a General Election was to be re-held in 2020, a Clare TD has stated.
Martin Conway prevails once again in Seanad Election
Martin Conway (FG) has successfully retained his title as Clare’s only Senator.
Timmy Dooley receives Seanad nomination
*Timmy Dooley. Photograph: Joe Buckley Timmy Dooley (FF) has been nominated to contest the upcoming Seanad Election.
GE2020 REVIEW: Mary Mannion
Former Progressive Democrat councillor Mary Mannion looks at the role of the under thirties in seeing Clare elect a Sinn Féin TD for the first time since 1922.
Fine Gael in Clare ‘needs a revival & restructure’ – Pat Breen
*Pat Breen with family at the General Election count. Photograph: Joe Buckley Retiring before the General Election ‘was never an option’, defeated Junior Minister Pat Breen (FG) has revealed.
No break for Martin Conway as he commences Seanad election campaign
“A seismic shift in the way people think about politics” was evident according to Martin Conway (FG) as he reflected on the results of the weekend’s outcome in Clare.
Barrett ‘licking the wounds’ following GE2020 performance
*Photograph: John Mangan David Barrett (IND) has admitted his first entry into politics was “disappointing”.
GE2020 REVIEW: Caimin Jones
*Caimin Jones at the Count Centre in The Falls Hotel. Photograph: John Mangan Founder of Clare FM and ex RTÉ broadcaster, Caimin Jones believed the 2020 General Election was the most remarkable since 1992.
Crowe considered resigning as Mayor over RIC stance
*Cathal Crowe is elected. Photograph: Joe Buckley WHETHER it was watching The Wiggles with his one-year old daughter Eve or cleaning out his home office, South-East Clare’s new TD Cathal Crowe (FF) spent much of the weekend busying himself in a bid to take his mind off election matters.