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Aine Collins
Old-style dust-up between two main parties expected here with Fine Gael looking to upset balance
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are scouting for additional candidates
34-year-old expected to join Michael Creed on Fine Gael ticket in next general election
Cllr John Paul O’Shea narrowly lost out in the three seat constituency in 2016 when he ran as an independent
Opinion: Please, John Halligan, stop digging. The rest of you: cop-on, and think before you speak
Bellwether constituency shows little change in fortunes or outlook since last election
Former ministers Paudie Coffey and Jimmy Deenihan also thought to be named