Councillor for Newry and Mourne District Council
With the exception of a seven year stint in New York City, Ciaran Mussen has lived all his life in Hilltown and has been involved in politics for most of his adult life. He was first elected to Newry and Mourne District Council in 1986 as an independent councillor and he successfully defended his seat four times in the ensuing 16 years.
Ciaran is a founder member of Hilltown Community Association, Clonduff Development Enterprise Cooperative Society, the Boley Fair and the longest running Community Newspaper in County Down - the Clonduff Post. He was editor of the Clonduff Post for 13 Years.
Ciaran joined the Green Party 3 years ago and with colleagues Bill Corry (Down district) and Brian Wilson (North Down) made a major breakthrough by taking council seats for the first time in history.
Having spent almost 20 years championing a variety of causes and serving as an independent councillor, he joined the Green Party in 2005 which he describes as the most progressive, enlightened and necessary party on earth:
