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Fianna Fáil Chose Kildare North Candidate
James Lawless has been chosen to stand for Fianna Fáil in the Kildare North constituency in the upcoming general election.
Mr Lawless was selected during a party convention at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane.
Speaking following his selection, Cllr Lawless commented: "It is a great honour to be chosen to represent Fianna Fáil in the Kildare North constituency for the upcoming General Election. Fianna Fáil has a proud tradition in Kildare and I look forward to working with the organisation and wider community to regain a seat for the party in Kildare North."
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Mr Lawless was selected during a party convention at the Westgrove Hotel in Clane.
Speaking following his selection, Cllr Lawless commented: "It is a great honour to be chosen to represent Fianna Fáil in the Kildare North constituency for the upcoming General Election. Fianna Fáil has a proud tradition in Kildare and I look forward to working with the organisation and wider community to regain a seat for the party in Kildare North."
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