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Paul Donnelly chosen to represent Sinn Féin

Published: 15 January, 2008


SINN FÉIN in Dublin West have selected local man Paul Donnelly to take over as the party's representative for the area on Fingal County Council. Mr. Donnelly was unanimously backed by local party members at a selection convention that was chaired by Dublin MEP and Sinn Féin Chairperson Mary Lou McDonald last Thursday evening, 10th January in Huntstown Community Centre. The party's ruling Ard Chomhairle also approved the selection at their monthly meeting held in Dublin on Saturday 12th January. Mr. Donnelly will now seek co-option to Fingal County Council at their monthly meeting on Monday 11th February.

Mr. Donnelly, a Republican of long standing, only narrowly missed election to Fingal County Council when he stood as the party's candidate for the Mulhuddart ward in the local elections of 1999. A seasoned political and community activist (see attached profile); Mr. Donnelly said he was looking forward to taking on the role of Councillor, and thanked those present for their support.

He said "I am honoured to have been selected to represent Sinn Féin on Fingal County Council. I'm up for the challenge and I look forward to meeting with the many community groups and leaders that represent the everyday concerns of all the people of Dublin 15 in the weeks and months ahead. I'd like to thank the local members of the party who have chosen me to represent the party on Fingal County Council. I'm very conscious of the reputation I have to live up to in replacing outgoing Councillor Felix Gallagher and I'd like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to him for his work rate and service to our constituents.