Ciaran Mullooly is set for a major battle with Castlerea MEP Luke 'Ming' Flanagan in the European elections, according to a political analyst. Shannonside FM understands the former RTE Midlands correspondent is set to run for Independent Ireland in June.
I see that I'm now running against two RTE 'stars'. Pay the licence fee. To nurture the careers of future politicians. — Luke 'Ming' Flanagan (@lukeming) April 5, 2024
Roscommon-Galway TD Michael Fitzmaurice is one of three TDs in the party, along with Michael Collins and Richard O'Donoghue. Political analyst Johnny Fallon says Mr Mullooly has superb name recognition - but will face big opposition from Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Independents: