Loafing Oaf wrote: » Well it looks like FG have sourced a Castlebar-based candidate out of leftfield. Left-half forward to be precise. http://www.mayonews.ie/news/31209-fine-gael-and-footballer-alan-dillon-in-talks-about-surprise-general-election-bid-2 Maybe they're thinking there's a gap for a 'strong GAA man' on the ticket in the absence of Kenny and O'Mahony.
naughto wrote: » Not a chance of that happening if the likes of Kilcoyne can’t get a dail seat What chance does Alan
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » Michael Farrington the Reannua finance spokesman is fairly active on social media these days, wonder is he planning to run again? He's come out heavily pro life as well
nuac wrote: » Farrington got a reasonable vote on his first outing in 2016. AFAIK he is related to the Higgins Clan in Kiltimagh who have been active in GAA and community development for many years. Strong FG connections. RENUA would be stronger now if Lucinda Creighton, from neighbouring Claremorris, was still in politics. The Indo ran a vicious campaign against her. As a result she was replaced by that fragrant Kate wan. IMHO a loss to politics
nuac wrote: » Farrington got a reasonable vote on his first outing in 2016.AFAIK he is related to the Higgins Clan in Kiltimagh who have been active in GAA and community development for many years. Strong FG connections. RENUA would be stronger now if Lucinda Creighton, from neighbouring Claremorris, was still in politics. The Indo ran a vicious campaign against her. As a result she was replaced by that fragrant Kate wan. IMHO a loss to politics
ifeelstupid wrote: » I see on MWR that Patsy O'Brien is oping to throw his hat into the ring for FG
seligehgit wrote: » So Alan Dillon has been selected for the Fine Gael ticket in the Mayo constituency with Patsy O Brien losing out.
PARlance wrote: » If I was to wear a shirt, it would be blue. And I'm a big GAA fan... but I think Dillon needs an awful lot of work to be a presence, that's being nice.
Loafing Oaf wrote: » Well I'm standing by my prediction that FG will win at most 2 seats and those 2 will be Ring and Mulherin if they both run. But that's based largely on Mulherin being the 'girl from the north county,' and I'm not sure how far that's an iron law of politics.
PARlance wrote: » It'll be interesting. Dillon has a lot of backers. I would say he will pip her for the 2nd seat. I certainly can't see them getting 3 anyway. With a badly managed campaign, both Dillon & Mulherin may even lose out... but it tends to be managed well.
Loafing Oaf wrote: » Yeah I guess Mulherin was largely Kenny's creature, and with him out of the picture there won't be as many people in FG rooting for her... Even with a badly managed campaign, I doubt FG would lose a seat, unless a really strong non-FG/FF candidate emerged. And if that didn't happen in the years of crisis/austerity, it's hard to see it happening now.
naughto wrote: » Is Dillion not there to block chambers as there from the same area. Or to take some of here votes as she transfers well
seligehgit wrote: » Can't see Michelle Mulherin winning a seat.I suppose my opinion is coloured by her past controversies/foot in mouth disease.
Loafing Oaf wrote: » Well, I think we can safely say Dillon won't be launching a public appeal for All-Ireland tickets anyway... Oh but Mulherin apparently topped the poll for nominations, pipping Ring, so she has a decent chunk of the party faithful onside at least.
PARlance wrote: » Forgot to add that as well as the Castlebar vote, Dillon will be very strong in Westport with his Allergan connections. I think he'll pip Mulherin, he has Castlebar, Westport / Allergan / Ring & the GAA going for him.
Coillte_Bhoy wrote: » Pro lifers reporting that Calleary will campaign for a no vote. Whats are the other candidates stated positions. Chambers is def Yes, and i assume Ring will support the Govt, what about Mulherirn and Dillon?
seligehgit wrote: » Alan Dillon's views on anything are pretty much a mystery I'd imagine.
