Laois man to launch campaign for IFA Presidency

Francie Gorman will officially launch his campaign for the IFA Presidency in the Manor Hotel Abbeyleix  this Friday night, September 8, at 8pm.

Special guest on the night will be the Managing Director  of the National Ploughing Association, Anna May McHugh, as well as the IFA Kilkenny County Chair, Jim Mulhall.

The hustings for the office take place in October with voting taking place in November. This year there will be a postal vote or members can cast their vote at the branch AGM.

Francie has been nominated by Laois, North Tipperary, Offaly, Kilkenny, Cavan and Galway.

A suckler, beef and sheep farmer from Ballinakill he  farms 130-acres with his wife Kay and son Tom.

A passionate advocate for farmers, with a 25-year track record with  IFA, Francie says he believes in “farmers’ collective ability and strength to work together and deliver for each other. I will stand up and fight for farmers.”

His positions include Laois County Chair and South Leinster Regional Chair.

All are welcome on the night