Elected first as Leitrim county councillor in 2004, he has served on the council since and this will be his fourth time contesting a general election. He is a member of Sinn Féin's Ard Chomhairle and is involved as a local activist in his area. He campaigns to ban fracking.

As a member of Sinn Féin, we provide the only real alternative to the policies of FF, FG and Lab. The people will be better off with Sinn Féin in government.

Building the rural economy by investing in real jobs and investment in restoration and retention of essential services is a key priority for this constituency.

I intend to represent all constituents in Sligo, Leitrim, West Cavan and South Donegal and work to see the full restoration of essential services here.