Labour Party selects candidate for Local Elections

Killenaule native and nephew of former long time Labour stalwart Cllr Ned Brennan, Michael Brennan, is putting his name forward to stand for the Labour Party in the Local Elections.

“While I am a proud son of Killenaule and its community I will be representing not just KIllenaule but the wider surrounding towns and villages in our area.

“I’ve decided to run in the upcoming June 7th Local Elections as a Labour candidate. My late uncle Ned Brennan, served as a Labour member of South Tipperary County Council for over 30 years.

“My late father, Michael Brennan was a trade union member whose negotiating skills with union management on behalf of Avomore employees helped foster excellent industrial relations,” he said.

Michael Brennan said he was standing in the Local Elections as he believed the voices of the people living in the area needed to be heard.

His main priorities will be to tackle the housing crisis and generate more affordable housing. He also wants to raise mental health awareness and campaign for an improved road infrastructure and emoloypment for young peopole.

“I am so delighted that Michael is putting himself forward to be our candidate in the Carrick area in the local elections. We in the Labour Party are so proud of our former Cllr Ned Brennan and the contribution he made over many decades. It is very special that his nephew Michael is putting himself forward to be our candidate,” said Deputy Alan Kelly.