Profile: Carol Nolan (SF)

Sinn Féin candidate Carol Nolan has been elected in the Offaly constituency. A primary teacher of 12 years and former Gaelscoil principal, Nolan was elected to Offaly County Council for Sinn Féin in the 2014 local elections in the Birr electoral area. An advocate for equal education opportunities for children, the 36-year-old married mother of two attained a masters degree in special and inclusive education in 2011 and is currently studying for a PhD at NUI Galway. She has campaigned for improvements to services such including occupational and speech therapy for children with special needs. The married mother of two is a member of Conradh na Gaeilge and passionate about the Irish language. During her time at Offaly County Council, Nolan campaigned for greater support for farming families. She is chair of Kinnitty Community Playground and secretary of Cadamstown Tidy Towns.