It’s Episode 29 of the The Shnug Podacst and with the local and European elections just around the corner on June 7th, we have decided to try something a little different. Starting today, the Shnug is hitting the political trail, we will be taking a look at the local elections in Clare, Galway and Mayo. Riding co-pilot with me, will be political enthusiast Ger Butler.

Today we chat to is Michael Duffy, editor of The Mayo News/ Mayo Live as we look at the candidates and major issues in the run up to the elections.