A local political analyst says a female candidate could be chosen to run alongside Dr Martin Daly in Roscommon-Galway.

Cllr John Naughten and Arigna woman Dympna Daly Finn were chosen to represent the party.

The former president of the Irish Medical Organisation wants to run for Fianna Fáil in the Roscommon-Galway constituency.

Athleague man Ivan Connaughton said he had been approached by various parties and wouldn't rule out a future run.

37 candidates and sitting councillors are vying for 18 seats in three Roscommon Local Electoral Areas.

Martin died suddenly on his farm while attending to his sheep with his son, Ivan, on Monday.

Paying tribute on social media, his son and former councillor Ivan Connaughton described him as a 'larger than life character'.

He is speaking one year on from stepping away from politics.