Donegal woman Caitlín Ní Bhroin to contest Seanad bye‑election

Caitlín Ní Bhroin, a Donegal native, is one of four candidates standing in the Seanad bye‑election on Friday.

Born and raised in Machaire Rabhartaigh, Ní Bhroin serves on the Údarás na Gaeltachta board, a nominating body for the Seanad. She is active in the Gaeltacht community and focuses on rural issues, the Irish language and housing.

The independent candidate holds a BA (Hons) in Irish Language and Literature and a master’s degree from the University of Ulster. Her 30‑year career spans Irish‑medium education, Irish language planning in Cloich Cheann Fhaola, Gaeltacht community development in An Ghaeltacht Láir and part‑time adult Irish teaching.

Her election agent is her daughter, Bláithín McKee. Ní Bhroin will travel to Dáil Éireann on Friday, where the ballot box will be opened at 11 am.

The other contenders are former Dublin City lord mayor Ray McAdam (Fine Gael), Dr Maeve O’Rourke and Professor Patrick Paul Walsh of University College Dublin. The bye‑election fills the Cultural and Educational panel seat vacated by Senator Seán Kyne after his election to the Dáil in May.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Michael D Beckwith / Pexels.