Aherne to seek Dáil seat for PDs in Kildare North

The Progressive Democrats have announced a 30-year-old local entrepreneur as their general election candidate in the Kildare North constituency.

Jeff Aherne, from Celbridge, is standing in place of Senator Kate Walsh, who will not be contesting the forthcoming election due to ill health.

Mr Aherne contested the local elections in the Lucan area of Dublin three years ago, but failed to win a seat on South Dublin County Council.