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Maria Wall (Fianna Fáil)

Maria Wall is a farmer from Aglish, Mooncoin.

She grew up with her parents, Stephen and Debbie Wall, and her siblings: AJ, John, Elisha, Eric, Stephen, Patrick and James.

At 21, she has just finished her degree in Agricultural Science at UCD.

She is also an active member of Mooncoin GAA.

Currently, Maria serves as the Vice-President and Campaigns and Events Director for Ógra Fianna Fáil.

Ms Wall is running for the local elections on June 7 because she believes South Kilkenny deserves a representative who is young, energetic and positive.

Having been raised in this community, Ms Wall says that she has a deep understanding of local needs and she promises to bring a strong commitment to addressing them.

She aims to bring fresh perspectives and dedicated services to South Kilkenny, ensuring that the local community continues to thrive and develop.

Ms Wall says that as a young person, she frequently notices that the concerns of her generation are being overlooked.

“That’s why I’m stepping up,” she said.

“I believe that it’s time that Kilkenny County Council has fresh perspective. I want to focus on improving the lives of people in South Kilkenny by working on initiatives that tackle our cost-of-living crisis and making essential services more accessible.”

Ms Wall aims to advocate for farming communities and to champion initiatives for affordable housing, better transport and better access to mental health supports.