Galway Bay fm newsroom - Fine Gael has selected Senator Maura Hopkins to contest the next General Election in the Galway-Roscommon constituency.
Two candidates were put forward for nomination - Senator Hopkins and Councillor Michael Finnerty - at Gleeson's Townhouse in Roscommon last night.
While Senator Hopkins was selected, it's understood Councillor Finnerty will be added to the ticket at a later date.
Meanwhile, Councillor Finnerty - who last stood in a General Election 30 years ago - will also contest local elections in the Ballinasloe district next month.
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