“We have to work together” says Tipperary North hopeful to North West Kilkenny voters

One of the two Fianna Fail General Election hopefuls for Tipperary North says the people of North West Kilkenny have been dealt a bad blow.

Following a constituency boundary change, about 4,000 Kilkenny voters will cast their ballot for over-the-border candidates.

Cllr Michael Smith with his Tipperary council and party colleague Ryan O’Meara have been selected to run by their party.

Cllr Smith has been telling KCLR News’ Edwina Grace it’s time for all to work together;

Meanwhile, an 18th name has been added in the race for a seat in the Carlow Kilkenny constituency – more on that here.