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01st Mar 2016

PIC: Handsome Donegal politician misses out on election but ends up snagging himself a date instead

Carl Kinsella

Remember Tim Jackson?

Last week we told you about Tim Jackson, who was standing for election as an independent in Donegal. He was propositioned for a date by a lady by the name of Kirsty. Jackson agreed to the date, but only on the condition that his campaign Facebook page got to 4,000 likes by February 26.

Jackson achieved his goal and he and Kirsty ended up hitting the Manhattan Steakhouse in Donegal. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like a second date is on the cards for Tim and Kirsty.

Apparently, a follow-up rendez-vous was contingent of Jackson winning the election… Sadly, the young man didn’t end the weekend with a seat despite performing admirably and winning 5,800 votes.

Great date with Kirsty on the night before the election, but she's NOT convinced about me. Kirsty says I can only have a…

Posted by Tim Jackson on Thursday, 25 February 2016

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