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Granard MD Election profiles: PJ Reilly puts parking and housing at the top of his election agenda

A former pig farmer, PJ Reilly hails from Abbeylara and was first elected in 2004. The Fianna Fáil candidate has been a member of the party since 1974 and previously served as Fianna Fáil Cumann for Abbeylara. He also held the role of Granard ...

17 May 2019 at 14:05

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Ballymahon MD election profiles: Ryan an advocate for a rights based society

Geraldine Ryan is one of twelve candidates vying it out for a chair on the Ballymahon Municipal District and the only representative from Sinn Féin. A lifelong republican and mother of two, Geraldine was widowed at a young age while living ...

17 May 2019 at 20:00

Elections

Ballymahon MD Election Profiles: Paul Ross, a voice for young families and farmers

Paul was first elected in 2014 and has proven himself a very hard working councillor with a record of delivering for his constituents. As a father of two young children, he understands the pressure that families are under and wants to ...

17 May 2019 at 17:00

Elections

Granard MD election profiles: 'Comeback Kid' Kilbride still has plenty to offer

What more can be said about Frank 'The Comeback Kid' Kilbride? A former County Mayor on two occasions in the past and with 15 years of local representation behind him, the affable north Longfordian is hoping to make yet another ...

20 May 2019 at 12:01

Elections

Granard MD election Profiles: ‘Pott’ vows to be a strong voice for Granard

Independent Turlough 'Pott' McGovern says he threw his hat into the Granard Municipal District election ring because he feels it is time for a real change at local level and he is the best man to do it. A well known community ...

20 May 2019 at 19:00

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Granard MD Election Profiles: Murtagh to help stop the decline of rural Longford

43-year-old father of two Garry Murtagh lives in Dromard with his wife, Lorraine, and two kids. He worked in the construction industry for 20 years until the recession struck and, in 2011, he gained employment with Longford ...

21 May 2019 at 16:00

Elections

Granard MD Election profiles: Murphy to try and keep people in Granard

Joe Murphy is one of four new Fianna Fáil candidates contesting the Granard MD elections. The upcoming election is Joe’s maiden attempt at gaining a seat and if elected, he aims to foster and enhance community life across ...

21 May 2019 at 12:00

Elections

Election Profiles: Warnock has renewed confidence in Longford

Gerry Warnock was elected to Longford County Council in 2014 following three years on Longford Town Council. Despite facing many challenges in Longford since then, he says he has seen a renewed confidence in the county ...

14 May 2019 at 18:00

Elections

Election Profiles: Smyth to fight for fair rent for council tenants

Barbara Smyth is one of the founding members and chairperson of Longford Gymnastics Club. She is also secretary of the Longford Unite Project and a member of Longford Voices United Choir. As a community activist, ...

14 May 2019 at 12:00

Elections

Election Profiles: Sexton to push ahead with Longford regeneration plans

Independent Cllr Mae Sexton is one of the longest serving councillors in Longford. Married to Tommy with two children, Mae is the daughter of former councillor Tommy Breaden, who served for over three decades. A ...

13 May 2019 at 18:00

Elections

Election Profiles: Anne Rabbitte TD 'hops' on the Fianna Fáil ticket

Fianna Fáil’s National Constituencies Committee added Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte to their midlands north west European election ticket, teaming up with Brendan Smith TD, who gained the nomination at the ...

07 May 2019 at 12:00

Elections

Election Profiles: Maria Walsh undaunted at race for European seat

“I appreciate entering politics and trying to get a seat at the European Parliament is a daunting task but throughout my life, I have constantly faced obstacles and challenges head on and overcome them.” ...

07 May 2019 at 19:00

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