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06 Sept 2025

Kilkenny man confirms intention to contest local elections

Maurice Shortall will compete in the local elections later this year

Local man, Maurice Shortall, has confirmed he will contest the upcoming local elections as an independent candidate in the North Kilkenny area. 

The aspiring candidate is well-known in the area for his work in retail and as the creator and host of 'Cheap Heat Productions,' an entertainment podcast which has garnered an impressive following to date.

In addition to podcasting, Mr Shortall is an accomplished DJ, organising and performing at events in Ireland as well as in the UK and USA.

The local elections will be held in May or June of this year with local candidates gradually getting their election campaigns underway as they seek to renew/begin a five year term in office. 

Stay update with all the latest breaking news on Election 2024 via Kilkenny Live and the Kilkenny People newspaper.

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