Billy Hillis launches campaign

Billy Hillis launched his election campaign in The Stray Inn last night, writes Brian Byrne.

He was introduced by former Leader of Fine Gael Alan Dukes, and the launch was supported by party TDs Martin Heydon and Anthony Lawlor, as well as his fellow Naas Area candidates Fintan Brett and Jacinta O'Sullivan.

There's a full report on the Election 2014 blog linked to the Diary. There are pictures here.

Meanwhile, Cllr Ivan Keatley launches his campaign in the Athy Area this evening in The Priory at Kilgowan.

NOTE: Late and tired last night, your Editor inadvertently misnamed Jacinta O'Sullivan as Jacinta Sully. Apologies to the former, and to our own local lady with the latter name, hope you didin't get too many phone calls offering you support in your campaign ...