I see things are hotting up in the race for seats on Dairygold Co-op’s board.

There are nine in the running to fill the three seats vacated by Tom Feeney of Mitchelstown and John O’Sullivan of Whitechurch, who have both finished their terms. Seán MacSweeney of Lissarda is seeking re-election to the third seat. He will have to battle hard in a field that includes a number of IFA stalwarts. Mitchelstown pair Mary Twomey Casey and Martin Doherty and Tim O’Leary of Blarney would be no strangers to the ballot box. The same could be said of Kilnamartyra’s Brendan Hinchion. Joining them on the ballot are Killavullen’s Finian Magner and Pat O’Donovan of Whitegate.

I also notice some new blood in the form of Fintan McSweeney from Donoughmore and Don Whelan of Mitchelstown.