Kilgannon says he still has the passion after his third time to be co-opted to Sligo Co Co

Kilgannon says he still has the passion after his third time to be co-opted to Sligo Co Co

Author: OceanFM Ireland May 6, 2026 Duration: 10:26

Seamus Kilgannon has been co-opted onto Sligo County Council for the third time in his political career, defeating businessman Finbarr Filan at last night's Fianna Fail convention by 27 votes to 11. He says he would have supported a young candidiate, if one had stood for the vacancy, and insists he still has the passion to be an effective councillor

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