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 Muine Bheag Town Council Election

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This council is currently chaired by Fianna Fáil’s Arthur McDonald.

There are nine elected representatives and this current council consists of five Fianna Fáil, two Fine Gael, and two Labour. The balance of power is held by Fianna Fail.

Some of the key issues for this council are a high level of unemployment, planning issues concerning the Mill site and unfinished housing estates and properties, and attracting large companies to the town.

The following people have indicated that they will be standing for election in the Local Elections in June. Further information on more candidates who declare themselves for election will be added as it becomes available.

  Muinebheag Council Party
  Seeking Re-Election  
  Breda Byrne Fine Gael
  Margaret Cushen Fianna Fail
  Thomas Dermody Fianna Fail
  Denis Foley Fine Gael
  Paddy Kiely Fianna Fail
  Arthur Mc Donald Fianna Fail
  Liam O'Brien Labour Party
  New Candidates  
  Blainead Aughney Fine Gael
  Thomas Bambrick Fine Gael
  Ken Hickey Labour Party
  Louise Kane Fine Gael
  Cathal McSteen Fianna Fail
  Joe Manning Fine Gael
  James Lakes Independent
  David O'Brien Independent
  Mick Curran Independent
     

 

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