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09 Sept 2025

Profile: All 18 Sligo-Leitrim candidates running in today's general election

Nine electoral divisions in south Donegal will vote in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency today - the large area of the south of the county includes the urban areas of Bundoran and Ballyshannon

Michael Kelly - Irish Freedom Party

Michael Kelly is a 33 year old from Sligo town who works in a large retail outlet in town.

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He ran for the Irish People's Party in June’s local elections and was eliminated after the fifth count.

Kelly says his  two main issues are cancer services and immigration. 

 “I love Sligo town and I care deeply about this place. I have an honest work ethic and I care deeply about the North-West,” he said in a recent social media post by the Irish Freedom Party.

“I wish to improve the community on a holistic level because I believe passionately in helping others wherever I can. I decided to run in this election, as I simply could not sit back and witness the destruction of our beautiful country.”

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