Michael Fitzmaurice, the ‘Ming’ dynasty candidate, who through a combination of his mentor’s backing and his forceful contributions on the TV and radio debate managed to gain 18.7% of the first preferences in the constituency compared to Connaughton’s 22%. … [Read more...] about Unexpected results in Dublin South-West/Roscommon-South Leitrim Bye-elections
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A South Leitrim perspective on the Roscommon-South Leitrim Bye-Election
On 10 October, those of us who are 'lucky' enough to hail from Roscommon or the South of Leitrim (assuming that they are over 18 and registered) will get the chance to exercise their right to vote in the upcoming bye-election to fill the empty Dáil seat left by Luke 'Ming' Flanagan after he waltzed off to Europe last May. … [Read more...] about A South Leitrim perspective on the Roscommon-South Leitrim Bye-Election