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 Max Kelly, senior journalist with the Galway Advertiser, as we look at the candidates and major issues in the run up to the elections.