25/09/2021
25/09/2021
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Brendan Smith TD addressing delegates at the Fianna Fáil Euro selection convention in the Longford Arms Hotel.
Former cabinet Minister, Brendan Smith TD, has secured the Fianna Fáil nomination to contest the European Parliament election in the four seat Midlands North West constituency.
At the conclusion of Friday's selection convention in the Longford Arms Hotel, Cavan/Monaghan Deputy Smith said he was 'deeply honoured to have been selected' to contest the upcoming European election.
He thanked 'most sincerely' all party members who came out to vote for him and vowed that he 'will be the strong voice this region needs in the European Parliament'.
The four outgoing MEPs in the constituency are Independents Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and Marian Harkin, along with Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy and Fine Gael's Mairead McGuinness.
Also read: Fianna Fáil TD Brendan Smith bidding for European Parliament election nomination
Also read: Naoise Ó Cearúil withdraws from FF Euro race as his supporters won't be able to make it to Longford
Also read: McGuinness and Walsh will contest Midlands North West for Fine Gael
Also read: Sinn Féin MEP Matt Carthy vows to keep fighting for Ireland in the European Parliament
Also read: Renua EU candidate Michael O’Dowd launches campaign
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