April 1st 2007

Help me help you! Text me @ 085 12 69 441

Hi All,

Today marks the end of my first week in politics and what a week it has been!!

On Monday we launched my candidacy (and that of running mate Ben Doyle) with the help of Party Leader Michael McDowell and Deputy Leader Liz O’Donnell. The surprise announcement was by and large well received although there will always be the few who will say “what does he know about politics?”

The highlight of my week was Thursday evening - my first canvass!! With the help of some very dedicated volunteers (and I need more!!) We began at the Ashleaf SC on Cromwellsfort Road. The excitement and anticipation was immense on my part. People we so welcoming and nice - it was heartwarming. The real-life stories, some harrowing, could not but galvinise one into action. This for me is what politics should be about - trying to make people’s lives better. We also went to SuperQuinn in Sundrive Road where the reception was equally warm and welcoming.

On Friday as well as some newspaper interviews I went to the launch of Mary Harney’s campaign and had the fantastic good fortune to meet Damien and Lucia and Colum who agreed to jointly sponsor a project that had come up the night before on the hustings. I love this!!

I’ve had a great week and I look forward to the coming weeks/months/years as I become part of the life of Dublin South Central.

Let me know how I can help you - send me a text to 085 12 69 441. Text me your name and number and I’ll be happy to call you or text me your concerns if you prefer. Or you can contact me through my website www.frankmcnamara.com or you can email me directly at frank@progressivedemocrats.ie or simply use the contact form on this website

Regards