PICTURES: Crowds turn out in Leitrim to greet Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald paid a visit to north Leitrim on Friday, where she canvassed with Deputy Martin Kenny TD. The party leader was in Manorhamilton ahead of the General Election. 

During her visit to Leitrim, the Sinn Fein leader announced the party's commitment to reduce the VAT rate to 9% for the hospitality industry. 

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