‘Ashamed’ Sinn Féin candidate steps down over anti-Traveller comments

Sinn Féin has confirmed that one of its election candidates in Clare has resigned from the party after he admitted making anti-Traveller remarks on Facebook three years ago.

Cathal O’Reilly is running in the Ennis area for a seat on Clare County Council and is one of three seeking election for Sinn Féin in the county.

Last night however, Sinn Féin in Clare issued a statement on behalf of Mr O’Reilly, who was not contactable.