Cosgrove ‘undecided’ on Dáil bid

Independent candidate Garry Cosgrove, who ran in the Bailieborough-Cootehill Electoral Area in the June Local elections, remains undecided this week as to whether or not he will contest the upcoming General Election.

Although he failed to take a seat on Cavan County Council, Mr Cosgrove ran a strong race and remained in contention even after a recount.

Originally from Cootehill, he emigrated to Australia where he worked for 11 years before returning home in 2000.

He lives in the Knockbride/Bailieborough area and is Contracts Director for Smoke Management Systems, a company that installs automated smoke ventilators in buildings.

Mr Cosgrove's motivation to stand for election in 2024 stemmed from last year's campaign against a proposal to house refugees in a Cootehill hotel.