Fine Gael, John McGahon

Fine Gael to back Louth candidate John McGahon despite questions over role in brawl, says Harris
A defence was put forward, a defence of self-defence was put forward, and a jury found him not guilty,' Mr Harris said in relation to the decision to continue to canvass for the senator
McGahon candidacy opens Fine Gael up to political onslaught
Fine Gael Senator John McGahon is his party's main hope of retaining its seat in Louth but his candidacy has caused a problem for the party which has galvanised everybody else into attack mode, writes
Micheál Martin has 'real problem' with John McGahon on Fine Gael ticket
Micheál Martin has objected to Fine Gael's decision to allow candidate John McGahon to run in the General Election. Mr McGahon was accused of physically assaulting Breen White in an incident outside a Louth pub in 2018.
Under-fire Fine Gael candidate John McGahon dodges media on canvass trail
Fine Gael candidate John McGahon was unavailable to the media yesterday as rival parties raised questions over his role in a street fight in 2018.
Taoiseach Simon Harris stands by Fine Gael candidate John McGahon amid questions over candidacy
It comes following the publication of photographs in the Sunday Times of injuries allegedly suffered by a farmer during a late-night incident with Mr McGahon outside a Louth pub
Harris and McEntee say McGahon has backing of Fine Gael, but ‘voice of victim matters’
During the summer, McGahon was ordered by the High Court to pay Breen White €39,000 after the farmer sued for assault and battery.
Harris stands by Fine Gael Senator John McGahon found civilly liable for assault
McGahon was found not guilty of assault in a criminal trial of the case, but a High Court jury found him 65 per cent civilly liable.
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Fionnán Sheahan: John McGahon fiasco shows Fine Gael has learnt little from Maria Bailey ‘Swing-gate’ saga
Anyone attending a Fine Gael convention will be familiar with “the pledge”. It’s not the Pioneer pledge, but the intention is ...
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Fine Gael candidate John McGahon divides opinions in Dundalk over 2018 incident
On Monday night, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris conceded on the Upfront Leader’s debate with Katie Hannon on RTÉ that he ...
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'The images are not good': How do people in Dundalk feel about John McGahon’s election bid?
While there was some support for John McGahon, most people felt he shouldn’t be running in the general election.
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Podcast: Missing McGahon and following the leaders
The pair were also joined by the 'Follow the Leader’ reporters Evelyn O'Rourke, Tommy Meskill, and Samantha Libreri, who have ...
Harris & McEntee leap to defence of Fine Gael election candidate who punched man lying on ground as shock vid emerges
TAOISEACH Simon Harris has “serious questions to answer” over a Fine Gael candidate’s fight with a man outside a pub, Sinn ...
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John McGahon's attack on man 'extremely regrettable' - Paschal Donohoe
The victim sued in a civil trial for assault and battery and the High Court found Senator McGahon 65% liable for damages.
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Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign
The Taoiseach suggested voters are more interested in ‘bread and butter’ issues than the controversies his party has ...