McColgan congratulates Doherty on Seanad success

Ógra Shinn Fein national organiser, Barry McColgan has congratulated Pearse Doherty on winning a seat in the Seanad.

Himself a former member of the national leadership of Ógra, Mr Doherty secured 103 votes to top the poll in the Agriculture Panel and be elected to the Seanad.

Speaking on Mr Doherty’s success national organiser McColgan said

“Firstly on behalf of Ógra I congratulate Pearse and those involved in his campaign and who have secured this success. His election will undoubtedly advance the republican agenda for real change.

This once again highlights the importance of the youth of Sinn Féin. Pearse came through the youth structures of Ógra Shinn Fein himself. The sight of young people like Pierce fulfilling important roles is evidence a youthful and vibrant party.

With Pearse now sitting in the Agricultural panel it opens a huge opportunity for all Ireland development with Michelle Gildernew MP as minister for agriculture in the north."