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Limerick mayor references case of soldier who beat woman at inauguration
Limerick mayor references case of soldier who beat woman at inauguration
The country's first directly-elected mayor, John Moran, vowed to work to help make his adoptive Limerick city a safer place in his speech

Fri, 21 Jun, 2024

European and local elections
Election 2024 — All MEPs elected after marathon week of counting concludes
The final seats in both Ireland South and Midlands-North-West were decided on Thursday evening and Friday morning, six days after Ireland went to the polls.

Fri, 14 Jun, 2024

Who is John Moran, Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor?
Who is John Moran, Limerick’s first directly-elected mayor?
John Moran held secretary-general role under then finance minister Michael Noonan at a time when Ireland was still grappling with the fallout from the banking crash and Ireland’s descent into recession

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

'The hard work starts now:' John Moran on being elected mayor and the future for Limerick
'The hard work starts now:' John Moran on being elected mayor and the future for Limerick
Moran, who helped steer Ireland out of recession after the 2009 financial crash in his role as secretary general at the Department of Finance, received 18,308 first preference votes

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

'He's my son!' Limerick's mayoral front-runner gets ringing endorsement from his mum
'He's my son!' Limerick's mayoral front-runner gets ringing endorsement from his mum
Bridie Moran has been on the campaign trail for her son John Moran who racked up 18,308 first preferences after the first count in historic mayoral election 

Tue, 11 Jun, 2024

European and local elections
LIVE: Election 2024 — Day three count as it happened
More than 900 seats on local councils have been filled but there is still plenty of time to go in the MEP elections

Mon, 10 Jun, 2024

Local and European elections: Last-minute rush with stations reaching 40% turnout mark
Local and European elections: Last-minute rush with stations reaching 40% turnout mark
The elections come at a febrile time in Irish politics dominated by discussion on a housing crisis, the cost of living, and migration

Sat, 08 Jun, 2024

ieExplains: I'm voting today. How do I fill out a ballot?
ieExplains: I'm voting today. How do I fill out a ballot?
Three separate elections take place on Friday. Here's what you need to do in order to make your voice heard

Fri, 07 Jun, 2024

European and local elections
IE Explains: Everything you need to know about Friday’s European, local, and Limerick mayoral elections
Irish voters will head to the polls once again on Friday, June 7

Thu, 06 Jun, 2024

Mick Clifford: Everything you need to know about the race to be Limerick mayor
Mick Clifford: Everything you need to know about the race to be Limerick mayor
Added confusion to the position abounds, as the vote encompasses both city and county areas of roughly equal size, which could lead to the possibility of an additional mayoral position in the region down the line

Mon, 03 Jun, 2024

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No system to create directly-elected mayor for Cork City and county together, Seanad told
Kinsale-based Senator Tim Lombard said the county should have one local authority which would represent around 12.5% of the country and would give it more power

Thu, 30 May, 2024

Voting poll
'Huge concerns' for safety of councillors amid 'increasingly hostile environment' ahead of local elections
Warning from local councillors' body follows a number of incidents, including threats to councillors, some involving knives, and at least one case of an assault on a councillor and her spouse

Fri, 17 May, 2024

Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan to run in Limerick mayoral election 
Sinn Féin TD Maurice Quinlivan to run in Limerick mayoral election 
The Limerick mayoral election will take place on June 7, alongside local and European elections

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Irish constitution referenda
Local and European elections to be held on Friday June 7
The local and European elections will be held on Friday June 7. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar confirmed the date of the votes on Thursday but refused to say when the next general election will be held.

Thu, 14 Mar, 2024

Limerick councillor Elisa O'Donovan to stand for Social Democrats in race for first elected mayor
Limerick councillor Elisa O'Donovan to stand for Social Democrats in race for first elected mayor
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said Ms O'Donovan 'has been a fantastic councillor for Limerick City West and has worked extremely hard since she was elected in 2019'

Wed, 13 Mar, 2024

Limerick businesswoman Helen O'Donnell puts name forward for its first elected mayor
Limerick businesswoman Helen O'Donnell puts name forward for its first elected mayor
Ms O'Donnell pledged to 'fast-track the economic regeneration of Limerick City and County'

Mon, 11 Mar, 2024

Limerick Chamber CEO Dee Ryan to seek Fianna Fáil nomination for Directly Elected Mayor
Limerick Chamber CEO Dee Ryan to seek Fianna Fáil nomination for Directly Elected Mayor
Ms Ryan has been the chief executive of Limerick Chamber since 2018

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Why has the race for Limerick mayor not begun?
Why has the race for Limerick mayor not begun?
In recent years Limerick city and county has recorded some of the highest levels of deprivation in the country. This, and other issues, need to be addressed by a directly-elected mayor chosen by the people of Limerick, writes Anne Cronin

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

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