Nominations close for South Tipp election

Nominations have closed for candidates for the South Tipperary by-election.

Nominations have closed for candidates for the South Tipperary by-election.

There are four candidates running for the seat, which was left vacant after the death ofFine Gael TD Theresa Ahearn last September.

They are: Senator Tom Hayes (Fine Gael), Mr Michael Maguire (Fianna Fáil), Mr Denis Landy (Labour) andMs Phil Prendergast, an Independent candidate representing theWorkers and Unemployed Action Group.

The vote will take place on Saturday, June 30th.

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