Fine Gael is expected to name just one candidate at its selection convention for the Roscommon-Galway constituency. The party will choose its representative for the forthcoming General Election at The Abbey Hotel in Roscommon this evening. Over 300 party members are eligible to vote at the convention which will be chaired by MEP Maria Walsh. Cllr John Naughten will be hoping to step into the void left by his brother and Independent TD Denis Naughten as he bows out of politics:
Senator Aisling Dolan says she's looking forward to an exciting night for the party:
Arigna woman, Dympna Daly Finn, who was unsuccessful in recent local elections, says she's not daunted by a General Election campaign:
Meanwhile, Galway Councillor Alan Harney has declined to comment ahead of tonight's selection convention which starts at 7.30 pm.
