Egan joins Fine Gael team for Clondalkin Electoral Area

Olympic silver medallist, Kenneth Egan, has today (Monday) been unveiled as Fine Gael’s latest candidate for the upcoming local elections in the Clondalkin Local Electoral Area. The 32-year-old was welcomed to the Fine Gael Party by Minister for Children and Dublin Mid West TD, Frances Fitzgerald, and local Councillor Emer Higgins.

Speaking today Mr Egan said: ‘I am delighted to be joining Fine Gael’s team for the upcoming local elections. I am running because I want to make a difference in my local community. I was born and bred in Clondalkin, and I am very committed to the area. I want to do the very best for Clondalkin, and I believe I can achieve that with Fine Gael’.

“I am looking forward to meeting as many local people as possible on the campaign trail in the coming weeks and months and hearing about the issues that matter to them most. I am also really pleased to be working alongside my running mate, Cllr. Emer Higgins, who already has a very strong reputation for delivering for the area.

“My motto is and always has been to ‘Keep it Real’ and I intend to follow this on my political journey. As with my sporting career, I have always aimed for success and, if elected, I will bring the same energy to working for my community.”

Minister Fitzgerald said: ‘I am delighted that Kenneth has decided to run for the Local Elections in Clondalkin. He has a proud record as an Olympic silver medallist for Ireland, which is an incredible sporting achievement. I know that Kenneth is very passionate and utterly committed to helping young people in the Clondalkin to achieve the very best they can. I have no doubt that he will be a fantastic addition to the Fine Gael team’.