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06 Sept 2025

Naas candidate rushing from track to count centre between races

Carrying out duties as Punchestown Racecourse ground staff member

Naas candidate rushing from track to count centre between races

Ger Dunne in action at Punchestown. Picture: Tony Keane

There may be an election count going on, but Naas Independent Ireland candidate Ger Dunne is double jobbing.

Dashing from the count centre to the track outside, Ger is working as racecourse ground staff member. As each race approaches he dons the high vis jacket and hat and heads to the track before returning back in to find out how the Naas Local Electoral Area count is progressing. 

Ger Dunne in action at Punchestown

Picture: Tony Keane

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