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Western PeopleO’Mahony still in election race
WITH a date set for the Fine Gael convention, the countdown for potential candidates to declare themselves is on with high profile football manager John O’Mahony still in the running.
Speculation has been rife in recent months that John O’Mahony will seek a nomination and take on Fianna Fáil’s John Carty in East Mayo.
Nenagh Guardian
FF expect battle to retain North Tipp seats
Fianna Fail in North Tipperary has conceded that it now has a major battle on its hands to retain its two seats in the constituency in next year’s general election.
Galway Advertiser
Galway FF not thrilled by Take That and Pussycat Dolls
Being offered tickets to see an ageing boy band reunite for one last concert tour alongside a group of scantily clad American lovelies is not proving a hit with Fianna Fáilers in Galway.
Sinn Féin likely to run two candidates
Sinn Féin looks set to run two candidates in Galway West in the May 2007 General Election - one in the city and one in the Connemara area - in a bid to further increase its vote.
Tuam Herald
It had better not be another empty promise - Connaughton
DEPUTY Paul Connaughton has also welcomed the announcement that the Government will invest e15 million in Tuamís new Community Hospital but he warned that it better not be another empty promise.
Limerick Leader
DEFENCE Minister Willie O’Dea has promised there will be no sell-off of Limerick Docks “unless it makes commercial sense” and is first of all “accepted locally.”"The implications of closing the docks runs in direct contravention to the Government’s commitment to reducing our dependency on oil and also reducing air pollution as part of our commitment to the Kyoto agreement.
Dublin People
No regrets for ‘maverick’ Tormey
NORTHSIDE ‘maverick’ councillor, Bill Tormey, says he’s no regrets about his recent comments on the Late Late Show despite being savagely criticised by several TDs.This week Cllr Tormey (FG) lashed out at the PDs who launched a scathing attack on him.
Roscommon Herald
‘Ming’ accuses council of being ‘asleep’ over Castlerea junction
Roscommon County Council has this week been accused of being “asleep” when it comes to planning matters.
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