Family pedigree counts on the campaign trail

Limerick county independent candidate, Emmett O’Brien’s first port of call on his weekend canvassing schedule was to the home of Richie Bennis, outside Patrickswell.

Bennis was on the last Limerick senior hurling team to lift the McCarthy Cup in 1973.

Having him on his election team has given O’Brien a strong calling card in hurling-mad Co Limerick.