INDEPENDENT candidate Paul Brophy has announced he will not now contest next month’s local elections. Mr Brophy said he took his decision because of “personal and health reasons”. In a statement, he said: “Due to personal and health reasons I am no longer in a position to continue as a candidate in the local elections. […]
TWO local Independent election candidates are joining forces with some well-known former members of the Defence Forces for a special public meeting in Kilkenny to discuss the need for better pay and conditions for our soldiers. Independent councillor and European election candidate Breda Gardner will be joined at the meeting by Oireachtas member and Independent […]