Fine Gael County Councillor, Jimmy Kavanagh, has confirmed he will not contest the next General Election.
Cllr Kavanagh said in a statement this morning that he will not be putting his name forward at the upcoming party selection convention.
“I will not be contesting the convention for nomination of Fine Gael candidates to contest the General Election,” he said.
“I would like to sincerely thank all the people who nominated me for selection, the support shown to me by the local team and the many people who messaged and called me offering support, has been humbling, inspiring and greatly appreciated.”
The Letterkenny councillor concluded by wishing the remaining candidates the best of luck, adding he looked forward to continuing to work hard on Donegal County Council for the people of the Letterkenny Municipal District.
Meanwhile popular Letterkenny barber, Gerry McKeever, said he would contest the General Election as an Independent candidate.
Taking to social media, he said he would also consider forming a group with others across the country of what he described as ‘like minded people’.
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