PAT THE COPE GALLAGHER TO STAND IN NORTH WEST CONSTITUENCY

Date Published: 11-May-2009

Donegal's Pat "The Cope" Gallagher is to run for Fianna Fáil in the European elections in the North West constituency.The ex-Minister of State made his intentions known this morning, ahead of the close of nominations at midday today.He will replace outgoing MEP Sean O'Neachtain from Galway who has decided not to run again.