Campaigner whose brother died after taking synthetic party drug set to run for Sinn Fein in election

Nicole Ryan's tireless efforts following her brother's tragic death have transformed her into an influential advocate, reaching over 13,000 students to spread awareness about drug dangers.

After the death of Alex, Nicole Ryan shifted her career from engineering to pursue education in addiction studies, demonstrating the profound personal impact of her loss on her professional path.

Nicole founded 'Alex's Adventure' to educate secondary school students about substance misuse, showing her commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of young people after her brother's tragedy.

Nicole's selection as Sinn Féin's candidate marks a new chapter in her advocacy, as she aims to address drug issues on a larger political stage in Cork North West.

Read at Irish Independent