Cllr Mickey Ruane has lived all his life in Warrenpoint and currently resides in the Bridal Lonan area with his wife Tracey and son Jack.Mickey was first elected to Newry and Mourne Council in 2001, retaining his seat in 2005 and 2011 where he topped the poll with over 1600 votes. He is the current Mayor of Newry and Mourne District Council, where he has utilised his position to work tirelessly for the people of the district.Previously, Mickey held the position of Sinn Féin party Group leader on Newry & Mourne council and is the current Chairperson of the (STC) statutory transition committee which is tasked with merging both local councils. Mickey has held positions on a number of important council bodies including the District development, Finance, Environmental Control, Leisure services, Rural and Building Control Committees as well a council appointee on the southern peace III partnership.