Fianna Fáil held its 84th Ard Fheis, marking the centenary of the party’s foundation. Cllr Edel McSharry was elected to the party’s National Executive as a member of the Committee of 15, a governing body that operates between Ard Fheiseanna. The centenary year included recognition of a meeting 100 years earlier between Countess Constance Markievicz, Éamon de Valera, and other republican leaders, which helped shape the vision leading to Fianna Fáil’s creation. McSharry emphasized the North West’s influence within the party and highlighted her family’s public service legacy. She noted ongoing national challenges in housing, healthcare, infrastructure, and balanced regional development, and called for a dynamic, inclusive, forward-looking movement connected to grassroots members.
"The National Executive is the governing body of Fianna Fáil between Ard Fheiseanna and plays a central role in shaping party policy, strengthening party organisation and overseeing its strategic direction."
"I am extremely grateful to the members of Fianna Fáil for placing their trust in me and electing me to the Committee of 15 during this historic centenary year. This Ard Fheis was particularly significant because it was held exactly 100 years to the day since Countess Constance Markievicz met with Éamon de Valera and fellow republican leaders to discuss the political future of Ireland. That meeting helped shape the vision and momentum that led to the foundation of Fianna Fáil."
"Our centenary was an opportunity to reflect on all that Fianna Fáil has achieved over the past century, but it was also a reminder that there is still much more to do. Families and communities across Ireland continue to face major challenges in housing, healthcare, infrastructure and balanced regional development."
"The North West has always played a strong and influential role in Fianna Fáil and in shaping Ireland's future. It is a tremendous honour to build on the legacy of my uncle, Ray MacSharry (Ex Tánaiste, Minister, EU Commissioner), and my family's long tradition of public service, including Marc MacSharry TD and former Councillor Tom MacSharry."
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