Flashback to the Fine Gael convention in Athlone before Christmas. Pictured from left to right is Cllr Tom Farrell, Senator Aisling Dolan, Alan Shaw, Minister Peter Burke, Cllr John Dolan, Ruairi Keyes and Senator Michéal Carrigy. Fine Gael set to add another candidate in Athlone areaFine Gael looks set to add a second candidate to fight out the local elections in the Athlone area as early as tomorrow (Tuesday). Ruairi Keyes from Athlone town also considered running at convention, but pulled out on the night. The party said there are “no plans currently” to add a candidate in Moate, where sitting Cllr Tom Farrell is the standard-bearer.

Source: Irish Independent January 29, 2024 17:13 UTC