Monthly Archives: May 2014

Today’s elections: Why voter turnout matters

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Adrian Kavanagh

Adrian Kavanagh, 21st May 2014 – updated 23rd May 2014 This year, local and European elections are taking place on Friday 23rd May (TODAY!!!), while voters in Dublin West and Longford-Westmeath also get to vote in a Dáil by-election. The … Continue reading →

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Does size matter? The largest/smallest (re: area) local and European election constituencies

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Adrian Kavanagh

Adrian Kavanagh, 19th May 2014 NB: If you are using information from the page/website for publications/talks/interviews etc, make sure to highlight this site as the source of your information please. Believe me, a lot of my work/time has been put into … Continue reading →

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Geographical perspectives on the Longford-Westmeath constituency

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Adrian Kavanagh

Adrian Kavanagh, 19th May 2014 When it comes to elections, Geography matters! But geography especially tends to have a bearing in the case of two-county general election constituencies such as the old Laois-Offaly constituency and the Longford-Westmeath constituency. With this … Continue reading →

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