Cox to seek Fianna Fail nomination

​Carrick-on-Shannon businessman, Fintan Cox, has confirmed that he wants to stand for Fianna Fáil in next summer’s local elections. The party’s deadline for nominations in the Carrick-on-Shannon Local Electoral Area was Friday the 2nd of November, and it is understood that a selection convention to be held before Christmas. 

The Carrick-on-Shannon Local Electoral Area includes the locals of; Leitrim village, Drumsna, Mohill, and Dromod. Fianna Fáil has two existing Councillors in the area; Seán McGowan and Sinéad Guckian. It is understood that both will be seeking reelection next year. 

Mr Cox, a long-time member of the party who has been very active in previous campaigns, says he wants to join the sitting councillors on the ticket next year. There has not been a strategy agreed by the party for the area yet, but he will put his name forward at convention and is hoping to be on the ticket. It is understood that his local cumann will nominate Mr Cox for convention, and he is hopeful that the delegates who attend convention will lend him their support.