Sinn Féin seek to capitalise on Heather Humphreys resignation with three candidate strategy in border constituency

TD Matt Carthy and TD Pauline Tully have been selected as candidates for Sinn Féin in the upcoming general election, with Monaghan Cllr Cathy Bennett expected to be chosen in a second convention. Cllr Bennett, the frontrunner, is currently the Cathaoirleach of Monaghan Municipal District and played a key role in proposing Mr Carthy as a candidate. The party is aiming to secure a third seat in the Cavan Monaghan constituency, with the departure of Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys seen as a potential advantage.

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