Search Results

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/councillors/kil...

Declan was co-opted to Kildare County Council in November 2025, following the resignation of Lumi Panaite Fahey due to work commitments. He is a life long member of Fine Gael and was elected in 1979, to then Dublin Corporation (now Dublin City Council }, at 22 years of age –  becoming the youngest member ever […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/longfor...

Anthonia Izekor, is a new Fine Gael local election candidate in the Kinnegad and Coole area. Having arrived in Ireland 22 years ago, Anthonia initially resided in Dublin while pursuing her university education. Later, she made Kinnegad her home, where she has lived for the past 17 years alongside her family. As a registered teacher […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/councillors/sli...

Fergal Nealon was elected as a Councillor for Sligo-Strandhill in June 2024; he is originally from Cairns Road, Sligo now living in Strandhill with his partner Siobhan and three young daughters. He is a Business Development Manager and a passionate and dedicated community activist. From a political family, he now wants to give something back […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/kerry/d...

My name is Dermot Healy, and I am delighted to be your Fine Gael Local Election candidate. With 35 years of successful business experience in the heart of Killarney and roots in farming, I understand the importance of our community, and the challenges we face. Local Business Leader: As a proud businessperson, I’ve run a […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/councillors/wic...

I’m Shane Langrell, your Fine Gael Councillor for the Wicklow District. Growing up in Ballinahinch Newtownmountkennedy and now residing in Knockadreet Ashford with my wife, Roisin, and our daughters, Alannah, Kerrie, and Erin, has deepened my connection to our district, driving my commitment to making it the best place for us to live. Listening and […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/councillors/wex...

Robbie Staples is a newly elected Fine Gael Councillor in the Wexford Borough District. Married to Teresa, he lives in Curracloe where he grew up. Currently, Robbie work as a Senior Product Manager at an International Financial company based in Wexford. His roots run deep in the local community and sports. As a proud member […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/louth/s...

Shóna McManus is a new Fine Gael local election candidate in Drogheda. Serving as CEO & Owner of Osborne since April 2013, Shóna’s innovative and authentic leadership has propelled the firm into an award-winning international recruitment powerhouse. Beyond her professional achievements, Shóna holds a Diploma in Company Direction from the Institute of Directors and holds […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/dublin/...

I am aged 23 and work as a trainee pharmacist. I was born, reared, and have lived in Clondalkin all my life. I’ve worked as a Foróige volunteer, was active in the Red Cross, love GAA (I played Camogie and Gaelic Football with Sarsfields), debated in Irish language at school and I am a passionate […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/councillors/lon...

Pádraig McNamara is a Councillor for the Granard electoral area. He is well known to residents as the local postmaster with a lifetime of service. Throughout his career, he served in the National Executive of the Irish Postmasters Union and contributed to the National Agent Council of the National Lottery. Additionally, he completed a 6-year […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/councillors/dub...

Dan Carson represents the Blackrock Local Electoral Area on Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. He holds a degree in Computer Science, and brings an evidence-based, practical approach to his work on the council. His priorities are housing delivery, infrastructure, and cutting through the bureaucratic delays that too often hold back progress at local level. He believes […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/councillors/lon...

Niall Gannon was elected in June 2024, representing the Longford electoral area. Married to Orlaith, he is a proud parent of four young children. His commitment to education has been evident since 1998, when he began teaching at St. Michael’s BNS, Longford. For eight years, Niall served as the school’s home-school liaison officer, ensuring that […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/galway-...

My name is Eoghan Gallagher, I am 25 years old, and I am a qualified maths teacher with several years’ experience working in politics for a Government Minister, TD, and in the European Parliament. I have been immersed in community since a very age through sport, traditional music, fundraising, and other community involvement. The population […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/south/j...

I am looking for your support, your vote and to tell you a little about me and why I am running for Fine Gael in Ireland South. I know that I am a new face to many people, and wanted to take this opportunity to tell you, my story so far. I have been a […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/meps/midlands-n...

My name is Nina Carberry, your newly elected Fine Gael MEP for Midlands North-West. I am a champion jockey, a businesswoman, a sports enthusiast, an author, and you might even recognise me from Dancing with the Stars or Ireland’s Fittest Family. As a mother of two young girls, a life in politics found its way […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/clare/v...

My name is Val Gillane , your new local election candidate for Fine Gael. Many of you will know me from Clancy’s Foodstore Blackwater, where I have spent over three decades serving our community, retiring two years ago. Originally from Patrickswell, for the past 44yrs I have called Gillogue Clonlara home.   I’m married to Catherine […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/councillors/lei...

My name is Maeve Reynolds and I am your local Councillor for the Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District. First elected to Leitrim County Council in 2024, I live between Drumsna and Jamestown with my husband and our three young children. With a background in science teaching, I am passionate about rural development and ensuring our communities, schools […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/tippera...

My name is Matthew Fogarty, and I’m excited to introduce myself as a new Fine Gael local election candidate in Cashel-Tipperary.  Having spent my life in full-time farming, I understand the challenges facing our communities and want to put my hand up to continue the good work of Cllr Michael Fitzgerald who is stepping down.   […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/councillors/wic...

Louise Fenelon Gaskin, newly elected Fine Gael Councillor for the Greystones area, has deep local roots. Having lived in the area throughout her life, she has strong connections with Greystones, Kilcoole, Delgany, Newcastle, and Newtownmountkennedy. Louise is a proud graduate of St. Brigid’s National School (Kilcoole) and St. David’s Secondary School (Greystones). As a community […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/dublin/...

I am self-employed and the proud owner of The Paper Clip Stationery Store for last 20 years; I was previously a Councillor for the Rathfarnham Templeogue electoral area. I am on the Board of Management of a local national school and on the B.O.C. of a local credit union. I previously served on the board of […]

https://www.finegael.ie/our-people/%roles%/dublin/...

My name is Steve O’Reilly; I was co-opted as a member of Fingal County Council in February 2024, to replace Punam Rane. I have been living in the Blanchardstown and Mulhuddart area for over 11 years. I have long had a genuine interest in local matters and politics; for this reason I joined Fine Gael […]