Fine Gael selects European candidates for the West

The party held its convention in Athlone this afternoon.MEP Higgins was selected today after being proposed by Leitrim Councillor, John McCartin, and seconded by Galway Senator, Hildegarde Naughton.He said he looks forward to working with the people of this vast and diverse constituency.MEP McGuinness was proposed by party Chairman Deputy Charlie Flanagan and seconded by Deputy Joe McHugh.She told the convention that she had every confidence that Fine Gael can win two seats in the constituency.  The European elections take place on May 23rd.