Roscrea man Jordan Lewis aims to be Labour’s youngest local election candidate

Roscrea native Jordan Lewis aims to be Labour’s youngest local election candidate later this year.

Jordan is 26 years of age and son of David and Edel with strong family links to both Roscrea and Templemore and the surrounding villages and is a past pupil of Our Lady’s in Templemore.

"I grew up in a family of four boys with Adam, David and Evan. We had young parents and so we treated our dad as like a fifth brother, especially when it came to family activities such as fishing or fixing scrap cars", Jordan said.

"My partner of four years, Sophie Kirwan has been my day to day support network and advice giver when it comes to matters I need guidance with. Along with my family, Sophie has been my greatest supporter in my decision to run for the local elections, offering advice all the time".

Jordan is currently working as a bartender in Fitzpatrick's lounge in Clonmore and is studying for a degree in Mortuary Science.

"Despite having a busy life, I always make time for my hobbies such as music performance (both religious and modern) and my love and passion for vintage cars", he said.

Mr Lewis said the decision run as a Labour candidate "was an easy one as it embodies the ideals of the working people and I am delighted to be working with Alan Kelly TD and his team".

"I have always been a firm believer that Labour have always kept a strong relationship with the many diverse workers and the wider public in Ireland. They have always been the most progressive party in Ireland on social issues.

"I aim to be selected at the Labour party’s local area convention in the coming weeks and then want to be elected as a local Councillor for many reasons. I believe that with a transparent and open approach to politics, I could create a platform for communities to openly discuss their views and issues.

"I have always been a firm believer in people's rights to a fair living, education and safety.

"I hope to bring forward both ideas of my own but most importantly from the communities I intend to serve, to ensure those communities are improved and maintained.

"I will be very proud to be running in the constituency of Roscrea/Templemore. It would be an amazing opportunity to do good for others and I hope to get as much support as possible in the constituency in the forthcoming local elections. I will do my very best to ensure everyone's voice will be heard", Mr Lewis said.

Deputy Alan Kelly said: "I’m delighted that Jordan is putting himself forward as our candidate in the Roscrea/Templemore local election area.

"He aims to be the youngest candidate Labour has in the whole country. He is a bright, progressive young candidate with loads of ideas and energy and we will be doing everything to ensure he is elected in June", Deputy Kelly said.