For Immediate Release Seeking a Place  for Irish Citizens Living Abroad in Seanad Eireann (Irish Senate) DUBLIN, IRELAND, December 6, 2024. Hilary Beirne from Boyle, Co Roscommon, submitted nomination papers to the National University of Ireland today to contest the upcoming Seanad elections and his agenda will include the 20% of Ireland's population who live abroad, as well as policies concerning third level education, and the relationship with the US.  He is well known internationally for his leadership role at the iconic New York City’s St Patrick’s Day Parade, and as a