Why Ciarán?

For a kinder, fairer and more sustainable future.

I’m a first-time candidate running for Council in Rathfarnham Templeogue

I grew up in Rathfarnham and am lucky enough to have moved back to the area with my wife Maeve and two-year old son Fionn. I’m very aware of our need for better public transport, affordable housing and childcare. The wonderful community spirit across Rathfarnham and Templeogue has been created by the people who live and work here, through our great schools, clubs and community groups. I love our area and I’m running so future generations here get the same opportunities as I did. 

I work as a solicitor specialising in employment law. I spend my free time volunteering in my community:

• Through FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) I provide advice to many charities and individuals, and provide employment law training for volunteer advisors  

• I am Chairperson of the Board of Management of Ballyroan BNS and involvement in my secondary school past pupils’ union 

• I play music (euphonium!) with the Rathfarnham Concert Band and I am currently serving as the Band’s Chairperson

• I am active in the South Dublin Cycling Campaign 

• I’m a founding director of the local charity Calcutta Connect, which supports education in underprivileged communities in India

• I also organise the Law Society’s annual “Calcutta Run” for the Simon Community and Hope Foundation, raising €300,000 in 2023 alone. 

I want the council to get back to basics and do the simple things right - ensuring safe footpaths, roads, cycle paths, and clean, green communities.

I want to build on my track record of voluntary work by becoming a full-time representative of communities in Templeogue, Rathfarnham and Greenhills. I want to help build a kinder, fairer and more sustainable future for all in our area. 

To do this I need your vote so please consider me for your No. 1 on 7th May. Thank you!