Glenties man selected as new Aontú candidate

David McDwyer has been selected by Aontú to run in the next county council elections.

The Glenties man is the party’s second local election candidate in Donegal, with Mary T Sweeney representing the party in the Letterkenny area.

Mr McDwyer grew up with an interest in politics and holds a degree in International Relations from DCU.

He will run as the party’s Glenties Electoral Representative in 2023.

A spokesperson for the party said: “David brings tremendous enthusiasm, energy and a love of history, politics and our people and I have no doubt he will definitely serve the people of Donegal well.”