Midlands-North-West Constituency

Coalition-building across political groups more important in European Parliament than in the Oireachtas

Local election hopeful Adam Ó Ceallaigh and European candidate Pauline O’Reilly face uphill battles in Midlands-North-West constituency but are optimistic

Constituency profile - Midlands North-West: Consensus remains that the three big parties and Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan will take four of the five seats

This day next week, Ireland goes to the polls to elect councillors, MEPs and a mayor for Limerick. Here’s the state of the nation

Not everyone is promising Aontú a first preference but the European candidate is changing the minds of some traditional voters

Mullooly and Carberry are contesting the European elections in Midlands-North-West, Mhurchú in the South constituency

Migration was the main issue as some straight-shooters emerged from the pack

Live debate on RTE Upfront features Peter Casey, Barry Cowen, Luke Ming Flanagan, Saoirse McHugh, Chris MacManus, Pauline O’Reilly. Peadar Tóibín and Maria Walsh

Only eight of the 27 candidates will be allowed appear on the programme which begins at 10.35pm