Election candidates to don tracksuits for sprint at Naas Races

Published 18th Feb 2016, 16:36 GMT

Updated 8th May 2019, 12:12 GMT

Also competing are Independent councillor Brendan Young, Shane Fitzgerald of Renua, Aisling Merriman of People Before Profit and Maebh Ni Fhalluin of the Green party.

placeholder image — Also competing are Independent councillor Brendan Young, Shane Fitzgerald of Renua, Aisling Merriman of People Before Profit and Maebh Ni Fhalluin of the Green party.

Election candidates for Kildare North will be taking part in a 100m sprint at Naas Races on Sunday.

The novel event takes place in the parade Ring after the third race at Paddy Power Cheltenham Trials Day.

Politicians taking part in the sprint include outgoing TDs Bernard Durkan and Anthony Lawlor of Fine Gael and Cllr Frank O'Rourke and Cllr James Lawless of Fianna Fail.

Election candidates to don tracksuits for sprint at Naas Races

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