Declan Breathnach (57) is from Knockbridge, Dundalk and is the father of two adult children, Cian & Meabh. He was formerly a Primary School Principal of Walshestown NS, Clogherhead and taught before that in Dunleer NS. Declan has been a member of Louth County Council for 25 years serving as Chairperson on two occasions and for 2014/2015 he was first Chair of Dundalk Municipal District. He is a lifelong community activist with interests in Tidy Towns, tourism promotion and community development and employment. Declan championed the provision of the Stephenstown Pond project, rural water services, the Mid Louth Community Employment Scheme, Cross Border co-operation, Age Friendly status and the Louth Economic Forum.
Declan will fight for your community and ensure your voice is heard nationally by:
» Working to secure employment opportunities and support small businesses.
» Demanding improved healthcare, better education, safer communities and improved housing provision and supports;
» Supporting all aspects of family life both young and old with provision of adequate childcare and supports for the elderly;
» Promoting tourism opportunities for the region including cross-border co-operation;
» Expanding our infrastructure with more attention to our road network including minor roads, rail and bus services for commuters and proper delivery of broadband and mobile phone networks.
My commitment to you is to strive to make Louth/Meath East a vibrant place to live, work and grow old in and where our people can feel safe in their homes and communities and where a Fair Recovery is delivered to all regardless of age.
Contact Details
Knockbridge, Dundalk, Co Louth
Tel: 042 93 52446
Mobile: 087 269 7638
Email: declan.breathnach@gmail.com
Political Record
My aims for Louth are:
Job Creation and Sustained Economic Growth
Investment in our Schools and Education
Urban Renewal and Community Enterprise
Continued Investment in Louth’s infrastructure
Agriculture and Rural Development
I have been representing Dundalk South on Louth County Council for 20 years, acting as chairperson of the County Council in 08/09.
Before entering local politics I was an active participant in all things community from Historical Society to Group Water Scheme Secretary and was a key player in the supply of local water network in Knockbridge/Kilkerly area.I have served the people of Louth County Council since first elected in 1991 and have been Chairperson of the Louth County Development Board for five years and Chairperson of Louth County Council in 2008-2009.I am involved in many committees and organisations such as Knockbridge Tidy Towns, Louth Economic and Future Planning, Special Policy Committee, County Louth Vocational Education Committee, Mid Louth Community Employment Scheme and Louth County Enterprise Board. I am also a member of Louth Archaeological and Historical Society and Irish Farmers Association. I have been instrumental in the development of Stephenstown Pond, a community project in Knockbridge where I have been secretary for 21 years.I am currently Joint Chairperson of the Memorandum of understanding between Newry / Mourne Council and Louth Local Authorities. The committee has been a catalyst for co-operation in North / South relationship and successfully attracting funding from the European Union for unique approach to business.I also represent Louth County Council on East Border Regions committee and am an active member of its tourism partnership which has attracted large investment in many worthwhile projects both North and South.I was an unsuccessful Dáil Candidate in the 2011 election but received a creditable first preference vote tally despite the backlash against the party.I believe I have your interest as a County at heart and I will endeavour to represent you to the best of my ability in an honest and pragmatic approach to all issues big and small.
Before entering local politics I was an active participant in all things community from Historical Society to Group Water Scheme Secretary and was a key player in the supply of local water network in Knockbridge/Kilkerly area.
I have served the people of Louth County Council since first elected in 1991 and have been Chairperson of the Louth County Development Board for five years and Chairperson of Louth County Council in 2008-2009.
I am involved in many committees and organisations such as Knockbridge Tidy Towns, Louth Economic and Future Planning, Special Policy Committee, County Louth Vocational Education Committee, Mid Louth Community Employment Scheme and Louth County Enterprise Board. I am also a member of Louth Archaeological and Historical Society and Irish Farmers Association. I have been instrumental in the development of Stephenstown Pond, a community project in Knockbridge where I have been secretary for 21 years.
I am currently Joint Chairperson of the Memorandum of understanding between Newry / Mourne Council and Louth Local Authorities. The committee has been a catalyst for co-operation in North / South relationship and successfully attracting funding from the European Union for unique approach to business.
I also represent Louth County Council on East Border Regions committee and am an active member of its tourism partnership which has attracted large investment in many worthwhile projects both North and South.
I was an unsuccessful Dáil Candidate in the 2011 election but received a creditable first preference vote tally despite the backlash against the party.
I believe I have your interest as a County at heart and I will endeavour to represent you to the best of my ability in an honest and pragmatic approach to all issues big and small.
