Waterford singer Richie Hayes has confirmed he is putting himself forward for selection to run in next year's local elections.
The well-known local performer, who has appeared on 'The Voice of Ireland' and ', confirmed to WLR News today that he will be putting himself forward at a Fine Gael selection convention due to take place in The Viking Hotel on Monday night for the Tramore-Waterford City West Local Electoral Area.
Richie appeared in the 2017 'Mrs Brown's Boys' Christmas special.
"Obviously I'm hoping the members will support me and if I am selected I'm really looking forward to meeting as many people as possible during the campaign," he said.
The 46-year-old outlined why he came to the decision now.
"My life took a different path a couple of years ago with a few different personal things. I found myself back in Ireland and back in my hometown of Waterford. I feel it's the right time for me in my life. I gave the opportunity a lot of thought before deciding 'let's go with this'."
The entertainer is well known for his involvement with pantomimes and also appeared on the RTE TV show '.
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