Gerry Adams calls for Louth support for Liadh Ní Riada in presidential election
Canvass took place in Dundalk today
Sinn Féin TD for Louth Gerry Adams held a canvass in Dundalk today for Liadh Ní Riada, the party's candidate in the upcoming Presidential Election.
The Dundalk Democrat spoke with Deputy Adams and the Sinn Féin team, which included Cllrs Anne Campbell and Ruairí Ó Murchú.
Deputy Adams said:
“I am asking the people of Louth to vote for Liadh Ní Riada on Friday 26 October.
"Liadh will bring energy and enthusiasm to the office of President of Ireland.
He continued:
"She was endorsed by the people of Munster in 2014 when they elected her as a Member of the European Parliament and she has campaigned there for on many important issues such as Brexit.
"Liadh is a native Irish speaker and, as the daughter of composer Seán Ó Riada, she grew up in a home steeped in music and culture.
"Ireland has changed radically during the past number of years and we need a new President for a new progressive and inclusive United Ireland
"Liadh will be a President for the whole of Ireland and our diaspora", Gerry Adams concluded.