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Suffice to say, there are plenty of candidates to choose from, from the strong, silent types who simply, quietly get on with their work in the community to the loud, social media-shagging self-promoters who seem to leave little time for any actual graft. We’ve been reporting on this town daily for 12 years now, and the one thing we’ve become very, very wary of is the black arts of stolen valour.
In the meantime, on with Speakers Corner 2024, and Sinn Féin’s new recruit, Brian Fogarty.
Of your work so far, are there particular achievements you are particularly proud of?
Looking forward, what are the main goals that you would like to achieve over the coming years?
Finally, Trump or Biden?

Brian Fogarty APR24
ith the local elections set for Friday, June 7th, we have once
again sent out our Speakers’ Corner questionnaire to the local wide-eyed hopefuls.
Starting with the 11 candidates running in the Greystones Electoral Area, we’ll then open the floor to the other 7,548 upstanding Wicklow citizens currently stepping into the ring for 2024.
Up for grabs, 32 councillor seats across this great county of ours, with all the hopes and dreams – plus prestige, pressure, resentment, ridicule and mediocre pay – that such an exalted position entails.
Suffice to say, there are plenty of candidates to choose from, from the strong, silent types who simply, quietly get on with their work in the community to the loud, social media-shagging self-promoters who seem to leave little time for any actual graft. We’ve been reporting on this town daily for 12 years now, and the one thing we’ve become very, very wary of is the black arts of stolen valour.
Feckers sticking their flag in other people’s hard work by racing to share the good news first on Facebook, Instagram and beyond, slyly hoovering up all the likes, thanks and praise in the process. It’s akin to waiting at the finish line and throwing your arm around the winner for a quick selfie, owning their victory online before they’ve even had time to catch their breath.

Fogarty: The Early Years
ith the local elections set for Friday,
again sent out our 
Feckers sticking their flag in other people’s hard work by racing to share the good news first on Facebook, Instagram and beyond, slyly hoovering up all the likes, thanks and praise in the process. It’s akin to waiting at the finish line and throwing your arm around the winner for a quick selfie, owning their victory online before they’ve even had time to catch their breath.
First, a little bio…

However, my most fulfilling experiences stem from my time as a youth representative and accredited trainer, where I had the opportunity to empower others with the skills and tools necessary to advocate for themselves and their peers.
In the coming years, my main goals are to improve the quality of life for people in our communities by addressing key issues which affect peoples every day lives. Issues such as resolving the ongoing shortage of school places, advocating for more social and affordable housing, enhanced public transport efficiency and accessibility, strengthening community safety with increased garda presence, and improving infrastructure such as footpaths and roads to promote walking and cycling and alleviate traffic congestion.

If being a politician doesn’t work out, have you got a Career B in mind? Dancer? Magician? Traffic Warden…?
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Thanks, so not the Greystones LEA then. All I wanted to know.
Yes, 2 shillings and thruppence.
Though it’s also helpful to know if candidates live locally given there is no requirement for candidates to live anywhere near the local authority area that they are running for.
Brian lives very locally. So, stand down, soldier.
Where does Brian reside?
Does he owe you money…?