SDLP Derry and Strabane announce local government election candidates

Ahead of next months Local Government Elections the SDLP has announced its candidates for Derry and Strabane in the forthcoming local government elections.

The candidates are SDLP Group Leader Councillor Brian Tierney (Ballyarnett), Councillor Rory Farrell (Ballyarnett), Catherine McDaid (Ballyarnett), Councillor John Boyle (The Moor), Dermott Henderson (The Moor), Councillor Lilian Seenoi-Barr (Foyleside), Councillor Shauna Cusack (Foyleside), Stephen McCallion (Foyleside), Councillor Declan Norris (Faughan), Hayley Canning (Faughan), Councillor Sean Mooney (Waterside), Councillor Martin Reilly (Waterside), Councillor Jason Barr (Sperrin), Thomas Forbes (Sperrin) and Councillor Steven Edwards (Derg).

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP said he was delighted that such a strong team of candidates had been selected to represent the area.

Foyle MP Mr Eastwood said: "I am incredibly proud of our strong SDLP team nominated for Derry and Strabane in the upcoming local government election.

“I have worked and campaigned alongside each candidate, and I know how much they want to build a better future for people across our city and district. 

"Your Derry & Strabane SDLP councillors work daily for people in every community, offering help and advice, securing crucial investment in significant projects across the city and district, and delivering community initiatives that make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we represent.

"The SDLP is a strong advocate for the people of Derry and Strabane. Every SDLP representative will continue to work and deliver for local communities here.

"We will continue to fight for an adequately resourced full-scale university, dedicated mental health and addiction support and modern transport links."