A campaigner for the legalisation of cannabis has taken a seat on Rosscommon County Council on the first count.
Mr Luke 'Ming' Flanagan, who once sent cannabis joints to TDs and senators in the post, was elected in the Castlrea electoral area.
Cannabis campaigner takes Roscommon seat
A campaigner for the legalisation of cannabis has taken a seat on Rosscommon County Council on the first count.
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