Limerick’s first Muslim councillor promises to represent the ‘new Irish’

Abdul Kalam Azad Talukder of Fianna Fáil is on course to be Limerick’s first Muslim councillorKeith Wiseman
Hectic scenes at the local elections count at Limerick Racecourse

Limerick is on the verge of electing its first ever Muslim councillor, in a significant boost for the integration of the “new Irish”.

First-time Fianna Fáil candidate Abdul Kalam Azad Talukder looks on track to take a seat in Limerick City West. A native of Bangladesh Talukder said he joined Fianna Fáil after he came to Ireland 19 years ago, because they “are the only ...