Tim Cullinan threw a party in Nenagh last Saturday, with his hard-working campaign team treated to a night out.

Of course, with another election in the offing, some others were canvassing the locals. Mary Newman Julian and local independent councillor Joe Hannigan were both visible. While The Dealer left his dancing shoes behind, former president and notable Cullinan supporter John Dillon showed how it’s done, especially when partnered with the Farm Centre’s legendary one-woman welcoming committee, Helen Guinan.

If the IFA ever decide to hold a Strictly, my money would be on those two.

Tim’s predecessor Joe Healy is having an event to mark the end of his tenure this weekend, and it promises to also be a celebration, this time of a job well done.