Sinn Féin has unveiled its three candidates to contest the upcoming Council Election on May 18 in the Enniskillen DEA.
Sitting Councillor Tommy Maguire is being joined by two newcomers to electoral politics, Andrea McManus and Dermot Browne.
Councillor Maguire has served four terms representing Enniskillen DEA on Fermanagh District Council and now on Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.
Speaking after being selected to run again, he said: “It is an honour for myself, Andrea and Dermot to be selected by our fellow Sinn Féin members in Enniskillen to run. I am seeking a mandate to continue to work on citizens’ behalf.
“Over the last Council term, I have worked to retain services at our local hospital, attract investment to Fermanagh, and helped grow and develop Enniskillen.
“As we move into the next Council term, it’s important that the people’s voices are heard and they are at the centre of any decision-making process.”
Andrea McManus, who has worked for 30 years as a social worker with women and children’s services, lives in Enniskillen with her partner, Matthew, and their son.
Speaking after being selected to run, Andrea said: “I will be a strong advocate for young people as I know the challenges they face, particularly regarding mental health and accessibility to child and adolescent mental health services.
“Now more than ever it is so important that we, as a community in Fermanagh, continue to protect and promote the SWAH.
“It is a first-rate hospital building and it is staffed by the finest workers. It must now be supported fully by the Western Health and Social Care Trust, and [there is a need to] reinstate emergency surgery services.”
Dermot Browne currently works in the Assembly as an advisor for Sinn Féin. Speaking after the announcement of the three Enniskillen candidates, Dermot said: “I have been involved in activism since my teens fighting for the retention of local services and, in particular, emergency surgery and stroke services at the SWAH.
“Developing the local economy is a top priority for me. I believe that by better using local resources we can create and retain more of the community’s wealth.
“This would deliver more jobs for the area and more opportunities for local businesses.
“Enniskillen DEA deserves first-class local representation and strong voices to stand up for our community.”
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