Sinn Fein county councillor Anthony Kelly is fighting for his life after he suffered a stroke and heart-attack.
Councillor Anthony Kelly suffered a stroke earlier this week and was receiving treatment at Wexford General Hospital when he had a heart attack yesterday evening.
He has been moved to the Intensive Care Unit and his condition is described as critical.
Cllr Kelly has been a local representative for 15 years and is described as a stalwart of the party locally in County Wexford.
A spokesperson for Sinn Fein expressed his support for the councillor’s family who are currently at his bedside.
The councillor is from Hill Street in the centre of Wexford town and is credited with leading active campaigns for increased social housing provision and improved community amenities.

Cllr Anthony Kelly during the Irish Council for Social Housing conference in Whites Hotel, Wexford. Pic: Jim Campbell