Keatley campaign launch on Friday

Cllr Ivan Keatley will launch his campaign for the local elections on Friday night in The Priory, Walls of Kilgowan, writes Brian Byrne.

Cllr Keatley, who was co-opted to Kildare County Council as a Fine Gael councillor when Martin Heydon was elected to Dail Eireann, is contesting in the Athy electoral area.

The launch event begins at 8.30pm.

Meanwhile, Billy Hillis is launching his campaign for a Fine Gale seat in the new Naas Municipal Area in The Stray Inn on Thursday night.