Boyle postmaster Paul Forde has announced he is running for Independent Ireland in the local elections in the Boyle Municipal District, which also includes Strokestown and Ballaghaderreen.
The 59-year-old lives in Kingsland, Boyle, where he runs a small beef farm with his wife Maureen.
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Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice is also a member of Independent Ireland.
Eoghan Murphy met Mr Forde, who first told him about his life and career.
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Paul Forde is running for Independent Ireland