Former UFC fighter Paddy Holohan turned Sinn Fein representative has won a seat in the South Dublin Council.
The retired mixed martial artist and former flyweight recently announced he was making a move into politics. He has been active in his community and in the media, operating his own podcast, since leaving the sport.
He was forced to retire from MMA three years ago due to a rare blood disorder and has publicly declared it his goal to introduce essential amenities to working-class areas.
The 31-year-old broke the Quota of 973 on Sunday evening.
Seventh Count results for Tallaght South. #LE19 #sdcc19 Quota is 973.
Corr (SD) - 786
Dunne (SF) - 783
Holohan (SF) - 1048
Pereppadan (FG) - 966
Richardson (SF) - 836— South Dublin County Council (@sdublincoco) May 26, 2019
Speaking to RTE after the result, Holahan was ecstatic.
I feel incredible. I feel like I keep breaking down barriers. I keep busting this mould. There is no excuse. Being broke is no excuse.
“I feel like I keep breaking down these barriers” @PaddyHolohanMMA has been elected for Tallaght south LEA @rtepolitics @rtenews #le19 pic.twitter.com/RlwJUFqI2q
— Aisling Kenny (@KennyAKE) May 26, 2019
Former UFC champ Paddy Holohan wins the coveted title of an elected councillor @Independent_ie pic.twitter.com/YLD8GAAyNj
— Ian Begley (@Beggers_) May 26, 2019
