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The regional round-up

Monday, 01 Jun 2009

RTÉ.ie takes a look at some of the local election stories from regional newspaper websites around Ireland.

The Cork Independent reports that an error in an Independent candidate’s nomination application has her registered to contest the North Central ward as opposed to the North East ward where she has held a seat since 2004.

The Leinster Leader says there is no such thing as bad publicity for Fine Gael local election candidate Emma Kiernan. It also looks at the broader web story of how candidates are campaigning online and if their efforts are attracting voters.

The Meath Chronicle examines how the boundary changes may lead to some councillors losing their seats in the Kells electoral area election.

The Wexford People has an interesting story about the absence of proposers leading to fears that election results might be challenged.

The Anglo-Celt reports on Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny’s visit to Cavan saying he was in a purposeful mood.

The Donegal News reports serious flaws have emerged in the electoral register in Donegal ahead of the forthcoming local and European Election.

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