As the general election campaign heats up, another Independent candidate has thrown his hat in the ring in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency.
Sean Wynne from Drumshanbo, Co Leitrim , unsuccessfully contested the local elections in Leitrim last year.
Mr Wynne - a teacher and Deputy Principal - is involved in a number of rural and community development organisations, and says he's well-placed to understand the needs of rural Ireland.
