Ulster North Leinster IFA regional chair election debates next week
The County Executive debates for the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) Ulster/North Leinster regional chair election will begin next week.
The first debate will be hosted by Westmeath IFA County Executive at the Bloomfield Hotel in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath on Tuesday, November 11.
Longford IFA will host the second debate at the Longford Arms Hotel on Thursday, November 13.
IFA national returning officer, John Carroll is reminding branch delegates in each county that voting will take place on the night, so attendance is essential.
“A strong turnout will provide the next regional chair with a clear mandate to represent farmers in the region," Carroll said.
"It will allow their views and issues to be raised at the national officers’ committee and on national council.”
Two candidates will contest the role of IFA Ulster/North Leinster chair: Cavan IFA chair, Maurice Brady and Louth IFA chair, Kevin Sweeney.
The seven county executives in the region – Cavan, Donegal, Longford, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Westmeath – will hold election hustings in November, at which members of the county executive will vote.
| County Executive | Venue | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Westmeath | Bloomfield Hotel, Mullingar | Tuesday, November 11 |
| Longford | Longford Arms Hotel | Thursday, November 13 |
| Louth | O’Connells Clubrooms, Castlebellingham | Tuesday, November 18 |
| Meath | Ardboyne Hotel, Navan | Wednesday, November 19 |
| Cavan | Kilmore Hotel, Cavan | Thursday, November 20 |
| Donegal | Clanree Hotel, Letterkenny | Tuesday, November 25 |
| Monaghan | The Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan Town | Thursday, November 27 |
The result will be announced on December 2 at the Irish Farm Centre, Dublin
The next regional hcair, who will succeed Frank Brady, will take up office at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of the IFA.
