The Irish Times

Roscommon-Galway results: No FF or FG candidate elected

Sinn Féin’s Claire Kerrane (27) becomes first woman elected in constituency since 1981

Mon Feb 10 2020 - 17:10

Fine Gael’s Maura Hopkins withdraws as candidate in Roscommon-Galway

Senator says it would be ‘too difficult to run’ after birth of her first child before Christmas

Tue Jan 07 2020 - 21:01

How Ireland helped bring Russia in from the cold

Irish politicians went against UK in voting for Russia’s return to Europe’s human rights watchdog

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 06:00

One year on: Ballaghaderreen and refugees ‘let down’ by State

Lack of resources, pressures on healthcare and rising joblessness ‘does not bode well’

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 06:00

Denis Naughten accuses HSE as dementia unit set to shut

Closure of Castlerea Alzheimer’s disease care facility is ‘absolute disgrace’, says Minister

Fri Feb 09 2018 - 20:54

Medical professionals will be able to object to providing terminations

GPs, obstetricians and gynaecologists will be allowed to conscientiously object

Tue Feb 06 2018 - 21:57

Concerns that HSE is closing ‘by stealth’ a unit for older people in Roscommon

Minister in 2015 said ‘there were “no plans to close it and there will be no such plans’

Mon Jan 22 2018 - 19:20

Anti-harassment measures for arts sector announced

Humphreys aims to facilitate industry-wide consultation on abuse of power in arts

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 00:01

Older people need increased home care support, Seanad told

Process to find best home care scheme for Ireland is ongoing, says Finian McGrath

Tue Jun 20 2017 - 21:25

Varadkar: I want Ireland to be a country that rewards work

Minister for Social Protection says he has ‘no plans whatsoever for an early election’

Sun May 21 2017 - 10:08

Varadkar blitz leaves Coveney with mountain to climb

Varadkar co-ordination team had moved into office and were preparing for months

Sat May 20 2017 - 01:00

Varadkar says Ballaghaderreen ‘very much on radar’ after job losses

Cigar plant will close in May and move operations to Sri Lanka with loss of 38 jobs

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Job losses for Ballaghaderreen as cigar plant moves operations to Sri Lanka

Business bought by Belgian company which is closing plant with 38 local employees

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:42

Syrians for Ballaghaderreen: ‘We easily forget our persecuted past’

Roscommon town expecting up to 200 Syrians stands ready to help, but needs support

Mon Jan 09 2017 - 09:55

Housing 80 Syrians in Ballaghaderreen ‘not a bad news story’

Council chief: ‘This is a good news story for desperate people who are in desperate need’

Fri Jan 06 2017 - 14:42

‘The nightmare is over’: Galway woman reunited with deported husband

Kleber Medeiros deported after allegation their wedding was a marriage of convenience

Wed Dec 21 2016 - 06:48

All you need to know about tight race for those Seanad seats

Sidelights of Irish political life: Car parks, farm lanes and enduring absence from home

Mon Apr 18 2016 - 01:00

Roscommon-Galway: Eugene Murphy (FF) takes third and final seat

Denis Naughten elected on first count, Michael Fitzmaurice takes second seat

Sun Feb 28 2016 - 02:55

Analysis: Fianna Fáil empire strikes back at Fine Gael

Never have so many got so few predictions right, writes Harry McGee

Sat Feb 27 2016 - 13:18

Man who saved for Roscommon wants to save Roscommon

Former goalkeeper Shane Curran is in with a chance of winning a seat for Fianna Fáil

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 18:05

When Harry met Enda: ‘Hungry Heart’ visible on campaign trail

Sun Feb 14 2016 - 19:00

Election 2016: Fitzmaurice aims to build on byelection win

Independent TD is winning voters in Roscommon-Galway with his can-do attitude

Wed Feb 10 2016 - 01:00

Fine Gael to give extra resources to certain candidates

Strategy will boost parliamentary party in constituencies where support is strong

Sat Jan 30 2016 - 09:14

Roscommon unites against Westmeath ‘invaders’

Government’s plan to revise border sparks opposition across the county and abroad

Thu Jan 28 2016 - 17:19

Ex-GAA player Shane Curran to run for election

Former goalkeeper to be added to Fianna Fáil ticket in Roscommon-Galway constituency

Sun Jan 10 2016 - 20:28

People to watch in 2016: Politics

With a general election looming, a new cohort of politicians are hoping for success in 2016. Harry McGee points to five expected do well at the ballot boxes

Sat Jan 09 2016 - 01:00

Fianna Fáil member takes legal action over gender quotas

Brian Mohan was excluded from selection convention due to rules on female candidates

Sat Nov 07 2015 - 13:19

Yes Equality Roscommon says politicians did not support campaign

In only county to vote No, campaigners complain local TDs failed to help Yes side

Sun May 24 2015 - 21:59

Paul Murphy spent most in Dublin South-West byelection

Exchequer will pay €104,400 to twelve candidates who qualified for reimbursement

Tue Feb 24 2015 - 13:42

Roscommon Hospital adjusting to a new working model

But any prospect of emergency department reopening fading into the distance

Tue Nov 04 2014 - 01:00

Proud man of ‘the soil’ looks set to stir up Dáil

There was a good crowd – lots of men with huge arms and farmers’ tans

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 08:53

Martin says he will lead FF into next general election

Commenting on the outcome, Luke Ming Flanagan said a seed had been planted

Mon Oct 13 2014 - 00:33

Michael Fitzmaurice wins Roscommon South-Leitrim byelection

Independent candidate defeats Fianna Fáil’s Ivan Connaughton on seventh count

Sat Oct 11 2014 - 21:54

‘Evidence of absence everywhere’ in the byelection constituency that time forgot

Some 10 candidates are vying for Luke "Ming" Flannagan’s vacated seat

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 01:00