YOUTH justice worker Frankie Daly has been announced as a Labour Party candidate in Limerick North.
The 27-year-old from Corbally was instrumental in the establishment of the hugely successful Northside Legacy soccer team, which has around 70 members and competes in the local league.
He is a former Irish rugby international having toured South Africa with the Irish under-19s, alongside the likes of Rob Kearney. A past pupil of St Munchin’s College, he starred on the team that clinched the Munster Senior Cup in 2004 and later coached the senior side to the Senior Cup semi-finals during a spell as a student teacher.
He has also lined-out with Na Piarsaigh and St Patrick’s GAA.
He studied a Bachelor of Arts at Mary Immaculate College, specialising in media and communications. He also qualified with a Diploma from University of Limerick, studying the affects of alcohol and drug addiction.
As a youth justice worker, he has worked closely with several bodies including the Gardai in dealing with anti-social behaviour. He views the role of councillor as a “natural extension” to his current role.
“I will have a bigger platform on which to air the views of Limerick people. I will be a strong, passionate voice at the council table and aim to have community development and job creation at the top of my agenda,” Mr Daly promised.
City councillor Tom Shortt this week welcomed him as a second Northside Labour candidate.
“Frankie has an excellent record as a youth worker and the success of Northside Legacy the new soccer club that he started four years ago is a reflection of his hard work and drive at providing young people with a positive outlet for their energies,” said Cllr Shortt.
