Former Louth Fianna Fail TD back Fine Gael candidate for president

Former Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Declan Breathnach yesterday endorsed Fine Gael candidate for president Heather Humphreys as she canvassed in Blackrock.

The former TD and councillor explained his decision saying: “I’m here today to endorse you Heather and wish you every success. I have known you as a colleague on the council, in Dáil Éireann and I am very conscious that you are a people’s person and you will be a people’s president. 

“I have a memory as a 15 year old of seeing Former President Erskine Childers travel to Dundalk on his election campaign and I believe you can succeed in renewing the Presidency in a way that the people will want.”

Ms Humphreys began her visit in Blackrock and met with the Blackrock Tidy Towns group. She said: "Tidy Towns groups are at the heart of our communities. As Minister I always supported them, and if elected President I will highlight them and celebrate the unsung heroes in communities all across Ireland. 

“I was delighted to present Blackrock Tidy Towns Group with Ireland's Tidiest Small Town Award in 2024 which was very well deserved considering the great work they do here in keeping the village and the beach so clean."

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She then moved on to Ardee where she visited Ardee Credit Union and spent time talking to young people in the Dee Hub and Mid-Louth Youth Service.

After a short walkabout in the town, she visited Ardee Castle saying, "I’m delighted that funding was provided by my former Department of Rural and Community Development to support the regeneration of Ardee Castle. 

“It was great to visit the Castle today and hear about the plans to progress this exciting project which will see this wonderful historic building in the Town Centre renovated and restored into a community space for the people of Ardee to enjoy.”