Connolly is proud of record of delivery for Claremorris
Cllr Tom Connolly is hoping to retain his seat on Mayo County Council.
Fine Gael candidate Tom Connolly is hoping the voters of Claremorris will give him a fifth term on Mayo Co Council.
Tom was first elected to the council in 2004 and he held his seat five years ago after attracting 1,206 first preferences. He also proved to be very transfer-friendly, gaining a further 500 votes over the course of the remaining counts to take the final seat in the six-seat electoral area.
Tom lives in Claremorris and is very active in the community, working in a voluntary capacity in a number of organisations including Clar IRD and Claremorris Agricultural Show, to name but two. He is a dedicated public representative who has worked tirelessly for the people of Claremorris over the past two decades.
"Over the last five years I have successfully campaigned and delivered for our local community, including many worthwhile projects such as Claremorris town enhancement, and other initiatives that have had a positive impact on our town and the surrounding areas."
Tom cites his use of General Municipal Allocation funding over the past five years to support a wide range of voluntary organisations in Claremorris, including sporting bodies. He has also made a huge effort to support community enhancement groups such as the Tidy Towns and residents' association who, he says, are doing outstanding work in maintaining their local areas.
Asked about the achievements of which he is most proud over the past five years, Tom says he was particularly pleased to see some major roads projects completed, including the flyover at Lisduff/Meelickmore and the road widening scheme at Claremount, which has just been completed. He also campaigned for the upgrading of the local playground in Claremorris and successfully sought funding for village enhancement schemes in Crossboyne and Barnacarroll.
He is determined to continue the good work if he is returned for a fifth successive term but he is taking nothing for granted.
"There is no such thing as a safe seat," he cautions. "I hope I will be returned because I feel I have a lot more to offer. Over the next five years it is my intention to lobby the Government for local jobs for Claremorris and its catchment area. I feel this is crucial."
