Sinn Féin Announces Downpatrick Candidates

Sinn Féin Select Downpatrick Council Candidates.

Sinn Féin have announced their team to contest the upcoming local government election in the Downpatrick DEA which is set to take place in May.

With the party confident of winning an additional seat in Downpatrick, they have selected two candidates with a mix of youth, energy and a determination to deliver for their local area.

Having previously worked in financial services as a mortgage specialist and bank manager, Oonagh Hanlon has been working with Emma Rogan MLA as a political advisor for the last 18 months. Jordan Madden is a local health worker who supports adults with brain injuries and has spent his career supporting people with disabilities and maintains a passion for ensuring equality of opportunity for all citizens.Speaking after the selection convention, South Down MLA Emma Rogan said: “This is exiting news for Downpatrick as I have no doubt that both Oonagh and Jordan will prove to be active and vocal champions for the Downpatrick area.

“As local residents who are embedded in their local community, they both have a passion for delivering real, sustainable change in Downpatrick.

“Downpatrick needs a strong team of Councillors who stand up for local families and who can deliver for our local community. In Oonagh and Jordan I am confident the people of Downpatrick will be well served.

Sinn Féin Vice President Michelle O’Neill added:  “In congratulating both Oonagh and Jordan on their selection, I want also to remember the hard work and dedication of Naomi Bailie who will not be standing for the party in May’s election. Naomi has been an extremely hard working councillor and a first class Sinn Féin representative in recent years and on behalf of everybody in the party I want to wish her, and her family all the very best for the future.”  Noami Bailie suffered an attack of meningitis mid-term in her period as a Downpatrick council and recovered well.