Social media abuse a major barrier to entering local politics says Leitrim Councillor

A long-serving Leitrim councillor claims social media abuse is preventing many people from contesting the local elections.

Sean McGowan, from Dromod, is the latest politician to speak about the negative impact of social media.

Mohill Councillor Thomas Mulligan recently revealed how it's one of the reasons why he is bowing out of politics.

Councillor McGowan, who has been a local representative for 33 years, says social media has its bad sides.