Micheál Martin Must Clarify Fianna Fáil Position on Nitrates Derogation – IFA
IFA President Francie Gorman has called on Micheál Martin to make clear his party’s position on Nitrates derogation. This follows comments made by Barry Andrews a member of the Fianna Fáil Party on the RTE Prime Time debate last night. “Barry Andrews clearly said he does not support the continuation of the derogation. This is […]
Michael Ryan Boland Award presented to Toomevara Student
Ryan O’Meara was presented with the Annual Michael Ryan Boland Award at an event recently held in Thurles. The Award is presented in recognition of a member of Ogra Fianna Fail who has made a significant contribution to Fianna Fail since joining the party. Past winners include Arthur Griffin, Gerard Fogarty and Greg Moroney. Ryan […]
Fianna Fail Threats To Silence Smaller Dáil Groups Is Obvious Power Grab – Mattie McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has accused the leader of Fianna Fail, Michael Martin, of trying to reintroduce the parliamentary dominance of the two main political parties. Deputy McGrath was speaking as Mr Martin confirmed that he has sought support from incoming Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to severely limit the speaking times of smaller groups like the […]
Fine Gael resorts to a tiresome tarnishing of Independent TD’s – McGrath
Independent TD Mattie McGrath has strongly criticised senior Fine Gael sources for engaging in what he has described as a mean spirited attempt to discredit the role of those Independent TD’s who took part in recent Government formation talks. Deputy McGrath was speaking after senior sources within the party and an unnamed senior Fine Gael […]
Fogarty Thanks Fianna Fáil Delegates
Thurles man Gerard Fogarty has said following the recent Co-Option Convention to fill Jackie Cahill’s Council seat, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the delegates of the Republican Party who supported me and voted for me, and particularly my family and friends who came to support me. Considering the tight deadline, […]
1916 Easter Rising Commemoration in Templemore
The Annual Tipperary Ogra Fianna Fáil 1916 Rising Commemoration will take place on Easter Sunday 27 March at 11 am at the Town Hall, Templemore. This Event is the oldest Easter Republican Commemoration held in Mid Tipperary and always has a big attendance. Deputy Jackie Cahill will deliver the oration. All welcome.
Government’s record on rural Ireland nothing short of an insult – Ambrose
The Government’s record on rural Ireland has been nothing short of an insult, according to Tipperary general election candidate Councillor Siobhán Ambrose. The “Charter for Rural Ireland” is a rehash of existing government policies including the report of the Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA), the National Broadband Plan, Food Wise 2025 […]
Court Of Auditors Report Confirms Failures Of Irish Governments – Carthy
Speaking in response to the European Court of Auditors report into the Commission’s management of bailout programmes, Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy, has said that the report reconfirms the fact that it was the Fianna Fáil government policy choices which saw the Irish people sacrificed in order to save Banks and protect vested financial interests. […]
Fianna Fáil add 2 Candidates in Tipperary
Fianna Fáil have now added Cllr Michael Smith(Roscrea) and Cllr Siobhán Ambrose (Clonmel) FF now have 3 candidates-Jackie Cahill (Thurles), Michael Smith(Roscrea) , Siobán Ambrose(Clonmel). It has no sitting TD. There are 6 other sitting TDs for 5 seats! SF recently selected Cllr Seamus Morris(Nenagh). The portion of Co Tipperary North of Nenagh up to […]
Cahill confident ahead of key vote
Councillor Jackie Cahill will tonight (Thursday) put his name forward as one of six candidates in search of a place on the Fianna Fail ticket for the next Dail election. Cahill will be joined on the ballot by Siobhan Ambrose, John Carroll, Imelda Goldsboro, Martin Manseragh and Michael Smith Jr. Having been elected as a […]
