First Minister, and Sinn Féin vice president, Michelle O’Neill, visited Dundalk on Friday to take part in a community and business event at Rocksalt on Earl Street and later, a party rally at the community centre in Muirhevnamor. See below photo for more Pictured below: First Minister Michelle O’Neill chats with Philomena Cumiskey (known as Blondie), watched by Louth Disability Cycling Club members, Daniel Lambe, Kevin McKee and Paul Campbell The North’s First Minister was joined by party colleagues, Michelle Gildernew MP, who is a candidate in the Midlands North West EU constituency, and TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. Ms O’Neill was given the opportunity to see first-hand the incredible work of the volunteers at the Louth Disability Cycling Club who showed her the specially adapted bikes for those with disabilities and mobility issues. Inside Rocksalt, business owners and representatives, along with community and voluntary groups, had the opportunity to hear the First Minister talk about her first 100 days in office, the challenges and highlights of being the first nationalist elected to the role, and her vision for the future. She then travelled to the community centre in Muirhevnamor where she met with many of Sinn Féin’s 17 election candidates in Louth. The party rally also heard from Deputies Imelda Munster and Ruairí Ó Murchú and EU candidate Michelle Gildernew MP.
PHOTOS: Dundalk visit by First Minister Michelle O’Neill
First Minister, and Sinn Féin vice president, Michelle O’Neill, visited Dundalk on Friday
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First Minister Michelle O’Neill in conversation with Dundalk Chamber of Commerce’s Paddy Malone at Rocksalt, Earl Street
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Louth Sinn Féin candidates with First Minister Michelle O’Neill (centre), Michelle Gildernew MP (centre left), Deputy Imelda Munster (far left) and Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú (on right) at a party rally in Muirhevnamor Community Centre on Friday
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First Minister Michelle O’Neill addresses Sinn Féin Louth election candidates at the community centre, Muirhvenamor, on Friday, watched by Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú
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Michelle Gildernew MP addressing Sinn Féin members at the party rally in Muirhevnamor Community Centre on Friday