Independent councillor Paudge Connolly has conceded his chances of being re-elected on to Monaghan County Council.
The councillor announced the decision ahead of his official elimination during the sixth count of the Monaghan LEA.
The Independent politician served as a TD for the Cavan-Monaghan constituency from 2002 to 2007. Since then, he has been actively involved in the locality.
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Speaking to Joe Finnegan Show during Shannonside's coverage of the local elections, he looked back on his career as councillor:
