Get voting for Mayor of Currow
CURROW is on a major election footing as locals prepare to go to the polls in October. However, on this occasion, no votes will be cast for Michael D. Higgins or the other presidential hopefuls as this election is for a new mayor of the parish.
This week the progressive Currow GAA club announced details of the election and have enlisted the assistance of four extremely popular local candidates for the election on Friday, October 19.
The fun event is aimed at raising much needed funds for the continuing development of the club.
“The mayor concept is gaining momentum and has already created great interest and excitement in the parish. Votes cost just €5 each with the candidate deemed to have secured the most votes set to elected. There will be a gala night in Currow Community Centre on Friday, October 19, where the votes will be counted amid all the colour and excitement of a General Election. Money raised from the campaign will go towards the purchase of a new mower, pitch maintenance, club equipment and the day to day running of this very busy rural club,” said Currow GAA Chairman, Tom O’Callaghan.
Three members of the Currow senior football team, Shane O’Leary, Mike McCarthy and Jack Scanlon, in addition to a representative of the Ladies club, Louise Nelligan McCarthy, will battle it out to become Mayor of Currow.
One man who is always number one in Currow is Shane O’Leary, the club goalkeeper for the past 14 years.
“This is a fun event and I am delighted to give something back to a great club that is at the heart of our community. I have always had No. 1 on my back so hopefully I can secure enough votes to help me become No. 1 again,” said Shane who works with Dairymaster in Causeway.