Hannigan enters election race

Nenagh Municipal District Cathaoirleach, Cllr Joe Hannigan put an end to speculation last weekend by declaring his candidacy for the Tipperary constituency in the forthcoming general election. A polltopper in his first two outings, Cllr Hannigan stated that as a result of "the confidence that those two elections have given me, coupled with the numerous individuals and organisations who encouraged me to run for office, I have decided to put my name forward for election to Dáil Éireann."
Speaking before a packed meeting in his home area of Ballinderry, the former Chairman of the Tipperary Football Board said that he wanted his "most loyal, dedicated and hardworking supporters to be the first to hear the official declaration".
Cllr Hannigan went on to say that the huge work put in by his team was a key part of his election success and he was "overwhelmed" at the huge turnout at the meeting. 
Outlining his manifesto, Cllr Hannigan pledged to bring the passion and work ethic shown heretofore in his role in the council to a wider stage if elected, with health, agriculture, the environment and rural regeneration among his priorities.
He finished the meeting by saying he would love the opportunity to bring his direct, passionate, no-nonsense approach to tackling these issues and by stating: "I wouldn’t be togging out if I didn’t think I had a chance of winning".