Fianna Fail Councillor Paddy Kilduff has declared he will be seeking his nomination in South Roscommon in next summers local elections.
The Councillor has confirmed he will not seek to retain his seat in Mid-Roscommon but will instead run in the new six seater South Roscommon constituency.
His home area of Carnagh has moved into the new six seat South Roscommon constituency and so have over 500 of his votes.
A sixth seat was created in this electoral area following changes to the local electoral boundaries in April.
Councillor Kilduff is thanking the people of Mid-Roscommon for electing him and is looking forward to 2009
