local elections

Candidates face hefty fines if election posters aren’t taken down before this date

We’ll be glad to see them gone. It’s fair to say election posters, while a necessary part of canvassing for candidates, are an absolute eyesore plastered on every lamppost across the country. With thousands of candidates across Ireland looking for seats in the local and European elections, stacks and stacks of election posters have been […]

We’ll be glad to see them gone. It’s fair to say election posters, while a necessary part of canvassing for candidates, are an absolute eyesore plastered on every lamppost across the country. With thousands of candidates across Ireland looking for seats in the local and European elections, stacks and stacks of election posters have been […]

1 year ago

History made in Cork as city elects first Black councillor

“I am proud to represent this Great Party.” History has been made during the local elections this year, as Green Party candidate Honore Kamegni has become the first Black person to be elected to Cork City Council. The An Post manager, originally from Cameroon, was elected on the 12th count in the South East Ward. […]

“I am proud to represent this Great Party.” History has been made during the local elections this year, as Green Party candidate Honore Kamegni has become the first Black person to be elected to Cork City Council. The An Post manager, originally from Cameroon, was elected on the 12th count in the South East Ward. […]

1 year ago

Pic of the day: 4FM realise this is a local election, for local people

Any excuse the namecheck the League of Gentlemen is absolutely fine by JOE.

12 years ago

Pics: We can’t get enough of these crudely drawn election posters for one candidate in Cavan

We don’t know Harry Reburn and can’t comment on what he can do for Cootehill/Bailieborough, but we’re big fans of his scaled-back, simple and non-flashy approach to local election paraphernalia.

We don’t know Harry Reburn and can’t comment on what he can do for Cootehill/Bailieborough, but we’re big fans of his scaled-back, simple and non-flashy approach to local election paraphernalia.

12 years ago