Kathleen Funchion is the Sinn Féin candidate. She is 33 years old and has two young sons. Kathleen was elected to Kilkenny Borough Council in 2009. Kathleen is a workers rights advocate with SIPTU. READ MORE.

Willie Quinn is the Labour Party candidate. He has been a county councillor since 2007. He is married with two grown up children. From Borris, County Carlow, Willie has been active in his local GAA club and the community games. READ MORE.