Eclipsed mainstream parties contesting seats against backdrop of rampant SF and Independents advancing on the margins
Sinn Féin viewed as the likely winner from expected rise in Dáil numbers in reshaping of electoral mapDonegal is a five-seater but with a number of southwestern electoral divisions hived off into the Sligo-Leitrim constituency. The population in Donegal has grown to such an extent that the county could once again be allocated six Dáil seats. This would mean a split into two three-seat constituencies.As things stand, the odds favour a strong Sinn Féin result.
Locally, some feel party whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn could be squeezed in a new Donegal North-East by a candidate running on the platform of Mica defects, given the prevalence of the issue on the Inisowen peninsula and surrounds. Pearse Doherty’s running mate in a renewed Donegal South-West could be former councillor Cora Harvey, whose strong base in her Finn Valley heartland is already guaranteed for the party. Mac Lochlainn would likely be joined on a North-East ticket by Maria Doherty.
In a renewed South-West constituency, the veteran name of Pat The Cope Gallagher crops up when it comes to Fianna Fáil. He is said not to be disabusing anyone locally of the notion that he could make a return to national politics, although there are other options, with Cllr Michael Naughton mentioned.
España Últimas Noticias, España Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Sinn Féin quietly jettisons controversial policies as power beckonsAs it plunges deeper into middle-class voting channels, the party is refining its tax policies and wooing big business
Leer más »
Jim McGuinness's second coming: Uefa Pro Licence adds a new dimension to Donegal returnJames Scott and Tim Clancy studied alongside the Donegal boss on his Pro Licence course.
Leer más »
Country star Ailish McBride on Creeslough explosion: 'It will never be the same'Donegal singer Ailish McBride is a rising star in the world of country music - she chats to RSVP Country about not knowing she could sing, her grandfather’s early support and the devastating explosion in her hometown of Creeslough
Leer más »
Electoral Commission obliged to strike delicate balance in constituency of Meath EastDividing Dáil seats between Louth and Meath on the east coast is one of several tough calls to be made countrywide
Leer más »
Sinn Féin quietly jettisons controversial policies as power beckonsAs it plunges deeper into middle-class voting channels, the party is refining its tax policies and wooing big business
Leer más »