The new President of Ógra Fianna Fáil, Leanne Mallen, with other Offaly Ógra Fianna Fáil delegates and two of the party's TD during last weekend's Ógra Fianna Fáil National Youth Conference in Athlone. From left to right: Sean McCormack, Naoise Ó Cearúil, TD, Homesh Rajesh, Leanne Mallen, Liam Carty and Tony McCormack, TD.

Former Edenderry student elected president of Ógra Fianna Fáil

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The Offaly Ógra Fianna Fáil delegation took part in the Ógra Fianna Fáil's national youth conference, which was held at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone over the weekend.

The conference marked a significant milestone as Ógra celebrated 50 years of youth engagement and activism within the party.

A major highlight for the Offaly group was the election of their own Leanne Mallen as the new President of Ógra Fianna Fáil.

Leanne, a dedicated teacher from Ticknevin, outside Carbury, is a former student of Oaklands Community College in Edenderry.

Her election was met with great enthusiasm and pride from fellow delegates and party members alike.

The conference was attended by key figures in Fianna Fáil including Taoiseach Micheál Martin, former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Minister for Finance Jack Chambers, MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, and MEP Billy Kelleher.

The Offaly delegation was also joined by local TD Tony McCormack, and Kildare TD Naoise Ó Cearúil, whose mother hails from Walsh Island.

Offaly Ógra Fianna Fáil said the weekend "provided an opportunity for young members across the country to connect, celebrate Ógra’s legacy, and shape the future direction of youth politics within the party.

"Offaly's strong presence and leadership at the conference signal a bright future for the next generation of Fianna Fáil," it added.

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