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Brian Cowen last discussed the government side-deals with the 2 independents on 10 November.  We’ve got the whole exchange below the fold, but the key point is that the Michael Lowry and Jackie Healy-Rae agreements are with the leader of Fianna Fail, not an Taoiseach.  Brian Cowen inherited them from Bertie Ahern but they are [...]

This is the fifth in a series of posts looking at who would or would not keep their seats if an election was called now. With not much  local polling to go on this is entirely my opinion and probably wrong. If you have any ideas on it please drop a comment. Waterford

The Oireachtas has today launched a detailed profile based on the 2006 Census of all the constituencies in the country. The information is quite interesting and comprehensive and details all 42 constituencies in the country.

The report of the 2007 Consituency Commission is out, some would say a little bit too late but how and ever. Kerry is to remain split, with Kerry South a 3 seater while Kerry North joins to West Limerick in also remaining a 3 seater. Dublin Euro is a 3 seater, Dun Laoghaire is a [...]

Aer Lingus pilots have called of the strike after the two sides agreed to head to the Labour Relations Commission. Good news for travellers no matter what.   Also almost a month into the Shannon – LHR issue the Taoiseach takes his head from the Kenmare air to enter the fray. Its interesting to see the teflon tactics used again [...]

Kerry North fully declared. Deenihan (1) Ferris and McEllestrim elected too. Kerry South: Healy Rae takes last seat so FF-FG-Ind but recount begins at 21:50

50 votes separate Sheehan (FG) and Cronin (Lab) for last seat. Going to recount.

Nobody met the quota. Predictions: John O’Donoghue FF 1st Tom Sheehan Fine Gael 2nd Tom Fleming FF 3rd Jackie Healy-Rae and Breda Moynihan-Cronin to lose out say the locals.

The Kingdom ran a poll yesterday suggesting that Kerry South could return a boost for the opposition. John O Donoghue leads the way, with Breda Moynihan Cronin coming in second. The good news for the opposition though it that it seems they won’t take seats off each other and return an extra seat to the [...]

There is a bit of a row brewing in North Kerry. With FIANNA FÁIL chiefs in Kerry yesterday strongly denied a claim the party had attempted to remove names of people that vote for Independent TD Jackie Healy-Rae from the register of electors in Healy-Rae’s native Kilgarvan. In Florida they seem to have removed voters [...]

Thanks to Stephen for the heads up on this. I know that face! A very helpful rundown on the situation on my own back door-Kerry South. Good man the Dan! Interesting prediction; FF to hold 1, FG to gain 1 and Lab to hold their 1. Have a look and support the excellent idea. View [...]

If there is any story we have missed please let us know. Feel free to comment on any story. Galway Advertiser Sinn Fein to run two candidates in Galway West Sinn Féin will repeat its 2002 election strategy by running two candidates – one in the city and the other in Connemara – during the [...]

Sorry for the delay in bring this but I blame a certain team in red. Donegal Democrat Solicitor Makes Sensational Cash Payment Claim A LETTERKENNY solicitor issued a strongly worded statement last night in which he claims an attempt was made to pass on a substantial cash payment to his client, Donegal T.D. Niall Blaney.

Local news round-up If there is any stories you have read please drop us a comment. The Kingdom Kenny moves to put stop to nasty FG spats FINE Gael leader Enda Kenny is closely monitoring party activity in South Kerry where a new wave of internal feuding is threatening to destroy already slim chances of [...]

Round up of the News from the Local papers. Not all the the unison Papers are online at the minute so I may have missed some inportant news. As always if there is a piece you have seen in your local paper. Tell us in the comments. The Kingdom Queen in terror plot: In an [...]

Fine Gael have jumped on the celebrity candidacy bandwagon by approaching outgoing GAA President Sean Kelly to stand in South Kerry next year. It follows the recent trend of high-profile individuals being offered places on party tickets. Only this week, Colm O’Gorman of One-in-Four announced that he will contest the next general election with the [...]