Popular Sallins Councillor Carmel Kelly launched her re-election bid this evening in Café Grange in Sallins.
Carmel has been a Councillor in 2016, and during that time was one of the Founders of the Midsummer Arts Festival which is taking place again this year.
An impressive crowd gathered for the launch with several TDs and Senators travelling for the occasion. Among the speakers were Anne Rabbitte TD, Brendan Smith TD, James Lawless TD, Frank O’Rourke TD and her fellow candidates Brian Larkin and Terry Dignan,
Carmel said in her address that her sole ambition in being returned to the Council was to serve the people to the utmost of her ability and that she was a passionate believer in the power of Community.