FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew has been officially selected by Sinn Féin to contest the upcoming European Parliament elections later this summer. On June 7, the Sinn Féin politician is set to run alongside party member Chris McManus in a bid to secure election as an MEP in the Midlands/North West constituency. Sinn […]
Cabinet Office’s view was to ‘let Bobby Sands die’
A NEW book by a respected Irish journalist has revealed the ultra-hard line a top civil servant had on the hunger strikes and that the Cabinet office’s approach to Bobby Sands was “let the hoor die”. In his memoir, ‘Eyewitness to War and Peace’, journalist Eamonn Mallie said he was shocked by the ferocity of the language […]
Sinn Féin’s Dolan backs Gildernew for EU seat
A FERMANAGH and South Tyrone MLA has backed Michelle Gildernew to ‘call out the EU when needed’ if she’s elected later this year. Last week it was confirmed that Ms Gildernew will contest the European Union in July in the Midlands/ North West constituency. It’ll bring the curtain down on her 20-odd year campaign as […]
UUP select candidate for Fermanagh South Tyrone
The Fermanagh and South Tyrone Ulster Unionist Association last night (Tuesday) chose their candidate for the upcoming general election.
Gildernew to contest European Parliament election
AFTER serving as Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP for almost 20 years, Michelle Gildernew is set to contest the upcoming European Parliament election. On Monday morning, the Dungannon politician took to Sinn Féin’s social media where she confirmed that she will contest a seat in the Midlands/North West constituency election in June. “The European Union […]
Election results – Fermanagh counting complete
It’s been Sinn Fein’s day again here at the Omagh count centre, with the party securing a historic three seats in Erne West, and two in Erne North.
Last seat in Erne North set to go down to the wire
Counting is continuing here at the Omagh centre for the Erne West and Erne North district electoral areas (DEAs).
Counting complete in two Fermanagh wards
We’ll be back in the morning for all the results from the remaining DEAs, Erne West, Erne North and Omagh.
Looking good for Sinn Fein across Fermanagh
The counting in the Fermanagh wards is only just beginning here at the Omagh Leisure Centre in the local election.
Voting “steady” at Fermanagh polling stations
If you haven’t voted yet there’s still plenty of time, with polling stations open until 10pm this evening!