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O'Reilly to play key role in Sinn Féin negotiations

Fingal's poll-topper in the General Election is playing a key role in the race to establish a new Government as Louise O'Reilly joins the Sinn Féin negotiating team talking initially to parties on the left in an effort to form a left-led coalition.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil are not compatible

In a meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamnetary part last Thursday, the party voted not to negotiate with Sinn Féin on forming a new government and newly re-elected Fianna Fáil TD, Darragh O'Brien has explained why.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

Locals invited to show their love of learning

Balbriggan residents are being asked to illustrate their love of learning in a competition to launch a three-day festival to celebrate education in Ireland's youngest town.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

Rush man was paid to 'hold' €1,000 in cocaine

A retail worker claims he was offered €100 to 'hold' over €1,000 worth of cocaine as he was in financial difficulty after he loaned his family money, a court has heard.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

Reilly steps away from politics in wake of election

Following a disappointing General Election after thirteen years serving the North County, Fingal Senator James Reilly has decided to step down from front-line politics.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

Man found dead at shooting range

A man in his 50s has been found dead at a Balheary shooting strange in what appears to be a tragic accident.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

Hearing set for man accused of threat to kill

A man charged with threatening to kill or cause harm to a woman is to have his case heard in March.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

Dramatic first week for Fingal's newest TD as party leader resigns

It's been a dramatic first week as Fingal's newest TD for Duncan Smith of Labour who after waiting two long and tense days to finally grab the fifth seat in Dublin Fingal, saw his party leader resign after a disappointing performance nationally, for Labour.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

Contract signed for Mayne Road

Fingal County Council has announced the appointment of SIAC Construction Ltd to deliver the Hole in the Wall Road / Mayne Road Junction Upgrade scheme.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

New digital strategy unveiled for county

Fingal County Council has outlined its strategy for the provision of 'world-class' digital infrastructure across Fingal, including plans to bridge the urban-rural broadband divide.

Publish: Saturday 22nd February 12:00am

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