Michelle Keane
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Michelle Keane is an Irish independent politician, entrepreneur and public speaker. She is running in the 2024 Kerry County Council election in the Castleisland electoral area. She is currently the chair of Knocknagoshel Tidy Towns, and the CEO of Mibeau Interiors.
Keane first gained public attention in 2023, when she and various locals protested against the installation of an Eir telecommunications mast in Knocknagoshel.[1] In December 2023, after months of attempts, An Bord Pleanála finally refused permission for the mast to be built.[2]
Keane has been known for her outspoken views, mainly towards the Healy-Rae family. It reached a peak in May 2024, after Michael Healy-Rae visited the Killarney Islamic Centre, where various far-right politicians, including Keane, condemned him for his visit.[3]
In March 2024, Keane announced she would run in that year's election to Kerry County Council, in the Castleisland electoral area.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Locals travel from Knocknagoshel to protest outside An Bord Pleanála against Eir mast". Radio Kerry. 14 March 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for Knocknagoshel mast". Radio Kerry. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Healy-Rae dismisses far-right call for 'excommunication' over mosque visi". Irish Independent. 29 May 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Knocknagoshel woman to run as Independent in 2024 local elections". Radio Kerry. 1 March 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024.