‘Political earthquake’ as Clare elects four TDs to 33rd Dáil
*Photograph: Joe Buckley Clare has elected its four TDs to the thirty second Dáil following a twenty one hour count at The Falls Hotel on Sunday and Monday.
Violet-Anne Wynne
#GE2020 LIVE: Clare General Election Count
We’re live from The Falls Hotel bringing you the latest updates on #GE2020 in Clare, fifteen candidates are battling it out to represent Clare in the thirty third Dáil.
‘People see us as the alternative’ – Sinn Féin’s Violet-Anne hopeful for GE2020
*Violet-Anne Wynne. Photograph: Martin Connolly Sinn Féin are riding high in the national opinion polls, Violet-Anne Wynne (SF) is hopeful such sentiment will become a reality when the Clare electorate head to polling booths this weekend.
GE2020 THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Violet-Anne Wynne in Shannon
They’re late out of the traps but Sinn Féin are determined to make up for lost ground.
GE2020 POLL: Who will you vote for?
On Saturday, the General Election takes place with fifteen candidates on the ballot paper in Clare. The Clare Echo is running an online poll from Sunday night to Wednesday morning to see which candidate you would give your first preference vote to. The findings of this online only poll will appear in this week’s newspaper. Readers …
Violet-Anne Wynne chosen as Sinn Féin candidate in Clare
Sinn Féin have selected Violet-Anne Wynne as their General Election candidate in Clare.
Noeleen Moran no longer seeking Sinn Féin nomination for GE20
*Noeleen Moran. Photograph: Martin Connolly Noeleen Moran has confirmed she will not be seeking a nomination from Sinn Féin to contest the upcoming General Election.
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.
Co-opted Sinn Féin councillor unlikely to sit until February meeting
Sinn Féin are expected to fill the Clare County Council seat belonging to the late Cllr Mike McKee this month.
McKee not contesting next General Election
Sinn Féin’s only sitting councillor in Clare will not be contesting the next General Election.