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that she had made
up her mind to “call it a day” some time ago.
Her career with the PAUL Partner-
ship in Limerick has become even
more demanding and she has also decided to study for a Master’s de- gree in Partnership Studies.
“IT had put off study at different times due to council commitments,” she added.
At the time of the next local election Cllr Lambert will have dedicated 24 years to the council.
She believes that it is now time to “move on and let new fresh blood into the council”.
od Bobet lam se(oKcme-DiomR (om Mme OT DE (ote ing times ahead for Shannon. There have always been challenges but new ones are coming and I think that new blood may be able to meet them with fresh ideas and enthusiasm.
“The council has changed over the years and there is a lot more de- mands. I feel I can’t adequately meet those demands and keep the day job,’ said the woman who served as chair- person of Shannon Town Council a record breaking four times.
Cllr Lambert said that although she will miss life as an elected rep- resentative she would remain active in politics and continue to support Fianna Fail.
“It has been a privilege and honour to represent Fianna Fail and Shannon for 23 years to date,” she said.
“I would hope that I have contrib- uted and represented the people of Shannon to the best of my ability.”
The Sean Lemass Cumann met last night to discuss its nominations for the town council and county council elections.
Meanwhile, Sixmilebridge Cu- mann has already nominated former council candidate PJ Ryan and new candidate Pascal Lenihan to contest the newly expanded Shannon Elec- toral area.
Sitting Fianna Fail County Coun- cillor Pat McMahon and Robert Frost have been nominated by New- market-on-Fergus.
Former County Councillor Pat O’Gorman has been nominated by the Cratloe Cumann to contest the Shannon area.