Kenny and McManus to represent Sinn Fein in Sligo-Leitrim in general election

Martin Kenny and former MEP Chris McManus will represent Sinn Fein in the general election in Sligo-Leitrim.

They were chosen at a selection convention in the Sligo Park Hotel last night.

McManus beat Councillor Thomas Healy in a vote for the Sligo nomination, while Kenny was selected unopposed as the Leitrim candidate.

Kenny has his sights set on a cabinet position after eight years as an opposition TD.