I love our beautiful part of county Galway. When I look at the challenges we are facing with climate, nature, housing, and health, I know we in rural Galway need to adapt in order to thrive.

I’m offering positive action to bring about lasting change!

I am a native of rural Galway East and live in Athenry, with my wife Shelly, 3 children, 1 dog and hens. I work as a manager in software development.

I love coaching hurling and getting out on the bicycle as healthy ways to spend time with my children.

I am a national board member of the largest patient-led charity in Ireland, and I am known nationally for promoting organ donation, including on TV and radio.

I volunteer with various local community groups, for example to rebuild our local Community Centre and playground. Last year I organised a litter pick with about 50 volunteers taking part.

I was very involved in the Marriage Equality and Repeal campaigns in rural Galway.

I came up with the slogan “Rural, Progressive, Green” a which is now being used bycandidates across Ireland.