Shannon to seek Fianna Fáil nomination in West Clare despite co-option setback
*Michael Shannon. MICHAEL SHANNON has confirmed he will be allowing his name forward as a potential Fianna Fáil candidate in West Clare for the local elections.
Rita McInerney
Rita wants to hit the ground running as a county councillor
Rita McInerney reads the 1916 proclamation watched by Fianna Fáil leader, Micheal Martin TD. Photograph: Natasha Barton. RITA MCINERNEY is determined to maximise her new role as a county councillor over the next six months in advance of the 2024 local elections.
‘One of the most honest men’ – tributes paid to retiring Bill Chambers by Council & Fianna Fáil reps
*Clare County Council staff and elected members with Bill Chambers and his family. TRIBUTES to long-serving political representative and former councillor, Bill Chambers (FF) were made by Fianna Fáil members in Kilrush on Sunday evening.
Rita McInerney to be co-opted to Clare County Council for Chambers
*Rita McInerney. Photograph: John Mangan DOONBEG’s Rita McInerney has been selected as Fianna Fáil members to fill the Clare County Council seat vacated by Cllr Bill Chambers (FF).
Chambers retires ending 38 year term on Clare County Council
*Cllr Bill Chambers. COORACLARE’s Cllr Bill Chambers (FF) has announced his resignation from politics.
‘Phones are hopping in Doonbeg’ with Donald Trump to visit next month
*Photograph: Julian Behal. DOONBEG HAS many high-profile business personnel within its community and its gearing up for the return of former US President Donald Trump who is to visit his hotel and golf resort next month.
Doonbeg’s Rita to be considered as Fianna Fáil nominee for Seanad by-election
Doonbeg’s Rita McInerney has been nominated as a potential Fianna Fáil candidate for the upcoming Seanad by-elections.
Taoiseach Martin hails contribution of de Valera to Irish politics & East Clare’s role in War of Independence
Micheál Martin addresses the crowd surrounded by Mike Enright, Timmy Dooley, Cathal Crowe, Michael McTigue and Brendan Daly. Photograph: Natasha Barton EAST Clare’s role in the fight for Irish independence and the contribution of Éamon de Valera to political life in the county and country was acknowledged on Sunday.
West Clare hotelier loses out in US Presidential election
West Clare hotelier Donald Trump has lost out in his US Presidential re-election bid.
Vaughan wants to be a voice for business, tourism & the West in Seanad
*Michael Vaughan. Photograph: Martin Connolly A voice for business and tourism experience is needed in Seanad Éireann, Michael Vaughan (FF) is adamant and he believes he has the right vocal chords to fill that role.