PJ Ó Flatharta is to run as an Independent in Connemara South in the June elections
He says his decision is based on how badly the region has suffered during successive Council terms, and is being allowed to rot and decay
Mr Ó Flatharta says top of his agenda will be the improvement of infrastructure including bridges
Other priorities include local planning, GP services, preschool places, safer school areas and public toilets
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The Carraroe native father of 3 is well known as the bus driver on the daily run from Carraroe to Galway on the 424 route