Journalist and presenter Gráinne Seoige is hoping to gain the Fianna Fáil nomination for Galway West. Photo: Gerry Mooney Are we heading into a new wave of parachute candidates? Gráinne Seoige’s bid for a Fianna Fáil nomination in Galway West is showing the way. After the success of former jockey Nina Carberry and broadcaster Cynthia Ní Mhurchú at the European elections for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil respectively, there has been a welter of speculation that parties could be eyeing other high-profile personalities such as two-time Olympic gold medallist boxer Kellie Harrington to run at the general election.
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