Clllr John Collins was elected on the first count in the Bandon Kinsale Local Electoral Area (LEA) in the local elections 2024 with Independent Ireland. With deep roots in the community and a wealth of experience in constituency work, Collins is poised to be a strong voice for the people of Bandon/KInsale and surrounding areas.

John has lived in Bandon since 1987 having bought Chaplins Bar with late wife Mary McCarthy in 1988.  He is a well-known and respected figure in the area. He first became interested in politics through the community work of his late mother Patricia and late uncle Michael McCarthy, who served as director of Elections for the late Labour TD Michael Pat Murphy.  Since 2016, John has been an integral part of his brother Michael Collins TD's team and is actively engaged in constituency work alongside his younger brother, Councillor Danny Collins.   

John is father of Cian and Ava and married to Diane who comes from a well known Bandon business family and has provided employment in the area for decades, addressing the many concerns of business owners and employers in the area will form a key part of his campaign priorities.

John has played a pivotal role in assisting individuals in accessing urgent medical care through the Belfast or Blind service, facilitating sight-saving and life-changing operations for thousands of people across Cork and beyond as part of the cross-border directive.

Phone: 086 8335919

Email: john.collins@cllr.corkcoco.ie

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