Jimmy Brogan, administrative assistant for Deputy Thomas Pringle, has announced that he will contest the local elections in the Donegal Municipal District as an independent candidate.
“As a Donegal man who has worked with Deputy Thomas Pringle for the past 12 years, I have seen first-hand the issues that affect the people of South Donegal and know how our political systems work,” Brogan said.
“I believe that I will be able to help people directly and effectively as an independent member of Donegal County Council.”
Born and raised in Doorin, outside Mountcharles, Brogan has lived in Donegal for most of his life, though he spent a few years in his 20s living in England and travelling through Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
He said he has always had a strong interest in politics.
“I can remember going to the local polling station with my parents when I was very young,” he said.
“My grandparents were from opposite sides of the traditional political divide, with my dad’s side taking the pro-treaty stance while my mum’s side of the family were on the republican side.
“My grandparents, especially my grandfather, Jimmy Boyle, and uncles from Glencolmcille were always politically active and I probably take my interest in politics from that side of the family.
“I have always believed in an equal-opportunity Irish Republic that welcomes people no matter what their race, religion or nationality, and allows all people the same opportunity to achieve their dreams even if they lack the financial resources,” he said.
Brogan’s wife, Maureen, is a teacher, and they live in Doorin near his parents, Danny and Christina Brogan.
A father of five and grandfather to a baby grandson, Jimmy Brogan still enjoys doing a small bit of farming in Doorin.
“I got involved in politics when Thomas Pringle was elected to Dáil Éireann in 2011 and I have been working with Thomas since 2012 in his constituency office.
“I deal with people on an issue-by-issue basis in the office and always do as much as possible to help them reach a positive conclusion,” Brogan said.
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