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While many young candidates may not get elected, they must be commended for being bold enough to put themselves forward. Here are five who could act as the inspiration for future young politicos, writes Tadgh McNally
In June, there will be a record number of female candidates in the municipal elections.
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562 women have registered to stand in the local elections so far but that represents only a third of all candidates declared
The well respected and much loved Duiske Players Drama Group are currently in rehearsals for this year’s production of Robert Harling’s ‘Steel Magnolias’, which takes place in Graiguenamanagh over three nights from Thursday, April 25 to Saturday, April 27.
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High-profile candidates are contesting seats for the bigger parties, but differing attitudes to second-tier elections can throw up unexpected results