Chat w/Sinn Fein's Dáire Hughes
He explains his role, the state of Armagh & we learn about strides forward to unify Ireland under one flag
Dáire's biography
Dáire Hughes is from the Meadow in Newry and is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast. Dáire is a former trade union representative and spent years working in the community voluntary sector locally. He joined Newry and Mourne District Council, representing South Armagh, and served as it’s last and youngest Mayor. Dáire was the political manager of the Sinn Féin team in the European Parliament and played a leading role in the campaign against the disastrous Tory Brexit, making sure there was no hard border and that the Good Friday Agreement was protected. Dáire is currently Sinn Féin Deputy General Secretary and has a keen understanding of issues facing workers and families across Ireland. If elected, Dáire will provide new leadership for Newry and Armagh to deliver positive change and will work hard for all in our community.
Dáire Hughes is from the Meadow in Newry and is a graduate of Queen’s University, Belfast. Dáire is a former trade union representative and spent years working in the community voluntary sector locally. He joined Newry and Mourne District Council, representing South Armagh, and served as it’s last and youngest Mayor. Dáire was the political manager of the Sinn Féin team in the European Parliament and played a leading role in the campaign against the disastrous Tory Brexit, making sure there was no hard border and that the Good Friday Agreement was protected. Dáire is currently Sinn Féin Deputy General Secretary and has a keen understanding of issues facing workers and families across Ireland. If elected, Dáire will provide new leadership for Newry and Armagh to deliver positive change and will work hard for all in our community.
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