Philip Kelly from Magheracloone was elected onto the National Executive of the Fine Gael party at its Ard Fheis in Galway on Saturday.
Mr Kelly is currently the Chairman of Cavan/Monaghan Fine Gael.
Our reporter Jodie Curran spoke with the Magheracloone native following his election at the weekend.
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She began by asking why it was important for him to put his name forward on a national stage.