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The facts are that this election will present many dilemmas for Cashel voters in particular. Two newcomers - Liam Browne and Molly Browne - are both looking to keep a proud family tradition going. Both are running with promises of change from the status quo. The historic landscape ensures that both will run good campaigns right up to polling day.
2.
The traditionally strong parties have two well-known candidates from the area. Declan Burgess of Fine Gael, who is heavily involved in local sports clubs and various committees, was elected in 2019. John Cross and Mary Hourigan as well as newcomer Matthew Fogarty all run this time. The people will have spoken to politicians at the doorsteps and will have their say in the election now, so how will the Fine Gael team fare in what is a new look election without Michael Fitzgerald ?
3.
The lack of housing is an issue in Tipperary. New developments in Cashel like Bregawn provide more housing but is it enough with the rapid population rise? Footpaths near the schools need improvement and widening. The town needs to be more pedestrian friendly. A stylish Town Park is required now to enhance the quality of life for the townsfolk and visitors. Hopes are high a new plaza and less traffic congestion will add to the ambiance of the town.
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A huge one in the area is the lack of free flowing “uisce” in taps in Cashel, Tipperary and rural parishes all around the Electoral Area. Irish Water or Uisce Eireann need to act but which councillor will push them? A capital infrastructure plan is needed. Every council meeting involves councillors shouting loudly to see if they can “get water sorted” but it rumbles on, just ask the residents in Bansha, Golden, Cashel and New Inn. The local authority needs power to solve the crisis.