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A candidate for Renua Ireland. View party
ELIMINATED
Finbarr Filan
Party
Constituency
Occupation
Centra store manager and owner
Age
47
Biography

The owner and manager of a Centra store, this is first time running for general election. He is the brother of Westlife singer Shane Filan and is a former property developer. He set up Shafin Developments with his brother during the boom years but the company has since gone into receivership.

Question time
Why should someone vote for you (in 140 characters or fewer)?

I am honest, focused and energetic. I am determined to work for real change for the benefit of Sligo-Leitrim, West Cavan and South Donegal.

What is your number one priority for your constituency?

To energise Sligo as the commercial hub for the northwest, invigorating real growth throughout the constituency.

What one thing would you like to do in your first 100 days of the new Dáil if you are elected?

Work with Renua Ireland to maximise the impact of our policies for the betterment of Ireland

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