SF Euro Candidates?

[Kerrygold]

So who do people think will run next year in each area?

Here's my pitch:

Dublin - MLM, Obviously

East: Thomas Sharkey or John Dwyer

North West: Padraig MacLochlainn

South: David Cullinane or Toireasa Ferris possibly

[Weesix]

i'm your best friend and although i'm not a member of the party and my opinion doesn't count i'd put arthur morgan and toireasa forward and pearse instead of padraig

[on-the-one-road]

So who do people think will run next year in each area?

Here's my pitch:

Dublin - MLM, Obviously

East: Thomas Sharkey or John Dwyer

North West: Padraig MacLochlainn

South: David Cullinane or Toireasa Ferris possibly

I'd say thats a fairly good suggestion of candidates although I would include Bairbre De Brun again for the six counties.

[Northsideguy]

Dublin - MLM,

East: Thomas Sharkey

North West: Padraig MacLochlainn

South: Toireasa Ferris

Six: Babs

[QuizMaster]

Why MacLochlainn instead of Doherty?
Didn't Doherty only miss it by a whisker last time?

Is it because MacLochlainn directed the SF "no" campaign so is seen as having a higher profile now?

Edit: Here we are, Pearse Doherty nearly topped the poll:
http://www.electionsireland.org/result. ... sort=first

I'd say it's his for the asking. It's only a question of does he want to run.

[Wednesday]

Why MacLochlainn instead of Doherty?

I'd imagine it's because Doherty now holds a seat that can't be co-opted.

[on-the-one-road]

Why MacLochlainn instead of Doherty?
Didn't Doherty only miss it by a whisker last time?

Is it because MacLochlainn directed the SF "no" campaign so is seen as having a higher profile now?

Edit: Here we are, Pearse Doherty nearly topped the poll:
http://www.electionsireland.org/result. ... sort=first

I'd say it's his for the asking. It's only a question of does he want to run.

I think since Doherty has already been elevated as a senator, it would make it much more likely for the party to select MacLochlainn. His leadership during the Lisbon campaign indicates that he is well clued in to European issues.

[QuizMaster]

Do you think then that he would also defend his council seat?

[rockofcashel]

Do you think then that he would also defend his council seat?

Of course he would.. but I think Paraic will run, and win, a seat in the West next time.. especially if there is another Lisbon vote before the Euros

He's a top class operator and character.. and a great laugh as well

All round decent skin to be honest

[QuizMaster]

Yeah, having met him I have to say he's a decent chap.
He did unsettle me a little bit when I went to introduce myself to him and he said "It's alright, I know who you are".