Brother of Matt Carthy co-opted to Monaghan CoCo

Sean McMahon
in Monaghan

Colm Carthy, the brother of newly elected Sinn Féin MEP, Matt Carthy, was unanimously co-opted onto Monaghan Council Council to fill the vacant seat, created by the departure of Matt to Europe.
His co-option was proposed by Brian McKenna, SF, and this was seconded by Cllr Noel Keelan and he will represent the Carrickmacross-Castleblayney electoral area.
Cllr McKenna said Colm has been a member of the party for the past ten years and he said it gave him great pleasure to propose him.
Describing Colm as a very active community man, Cllr Keelan said he was also very active in the Sinn Féin party and he had no doubt that he will do an excellent job for the people of Carrickmacross-Castleblayney.
Following his co-option, the chairman of Monaghan County Council, Padraig McNally, officially welcomed Colm Carthy and congratulated him and his brother Matt.
Newly appointed Carthy said he was very honoured to accept the nomination on behalf of Sinn Féin to Monaghan County Council. “This is a new chapter in my life and indeed a daunting one. I know with the help of my colleagues in Sinn Féin, family and friends, it will be one that I will enjoy.”
He said his brother Matt was an extremely hard worker and has great belief in the people of Monaghan.
“The electoral District of Carrickmacross–Castleblayney gave him a huge mandate to fill a seat on this authority. They did so, knowing that there was a chance that he would also be elected to the European parliament,” he added.
“Our job in Sinn Féin and my responsibility as a councillor is to ensure that the people of South Monaghan and our entire county receive the representation and leadership that they have come to expect. I am up for that challenge,” said Cllr Carthy.
He added that he will seek to represent those ordinary families that have been let down by the elite.
“I want to bring forward proposals, ideas and suggestions to help create a better future for all our people. I want to be part of a new Ireland that does not force our young people to emigrate – that provides basic human rights like healthcare and education to all its citizens and that treats every man and woman and child equal, regardless of race or creed.
“I will try and learn the ropes as quickly as possible and I will try to emulate the work ethic of Matt Carthy, who I am replacing on this council and I look forward to the next few years.”
Cllr Carthy was also welcomed on board by the County Manager, Eugene Cummins, and numerous other members of the Council.