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Boylan likely to be named as Sinn Féin candidate for by-election
It s believed that no other candidate has put themselves forward ahead of Friday s convention when nominations for entries close
Sinn Féin s Lynn Boylan with Mary Lou McDonald. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Mon, 31 May, 2021 - 15:59
Daniel McConnell and Aoife Moore, Political Staff
Senator Lynn Boylan is likely to be announced as the Sinn Féin candidate for the Dublin Bay South by-election this week.
It is understood that no other candidate has put themselves forward ahead of the convention due to be held on Friday when nominations for entries close.