'Ready to work hard' - TV broadcaster Grainne Seoige says upcoming election 'about shaping the future'Ms Seoige is running for TD in Galway West, emphasizing her local roots and commitment to community issues.
Grainne Seoige becomes Fianna Fail general election candidate after three others withdraw from the raceFianna Fáil narrows candidates for Galway West election to TV broadcaster Ms Seoige and councillor John Connolly after others withdraw nominations.
Politics is no longer 'showbiz for ugly people', so watch out for new wave of parachute candidates like Grainne Seoige as she seeks Fianna Fail nominationPolitical parties may increasingly recruit high-profile individuals as parachute candidates for elections.
'Ready to work hard' - TV broadcaster Grainne Seoige says upcoming election 'about shaping the future'Ollie Crowe and others withdrew their nominations for Galway West, allowing Ms. Seoige to run as a Fianna Fáil candidate.
Grainne Seoige set to become Fianna Fail general election candidate after three others withdraw from the raceFianna Fáil confirms Ollie Crowe, Alan Cheevers, and Darragh Ó Tuairisg withdrew; Ms Seoige and John Connolly remain for Galway West nomination.
Poll shock leaves Grainne Seoige with an uphill battle to hold 'safe' Fianna Fail seat in Galway WestFianna Fáil faces significant decline in Galway West ahead of the elections, challenging their historical hold on the constituency.
'Ready to work hard' - TV broadcaster Grainne Seoige says upcoming election 'about shaping the future'Ms Seoige is running for TD in Galway West, emphasizing her local roots and commitment to community issues.
Grainne Seoige becomes Fianna Fail general election candidate after three others withdraw from the raceFianna Fáil narrows candidates for Galway West election to TV broadcaster Ms Seoige and councillor John Connolly after others withdraw nominations.
Politics is no longer 'showbiz for ugly people', so watch out for new wave of parachute candidates like Grainne Seoige as she seeks Fianna Fail nominationPolitical parties may increasingly recruit high-profile individuals as parachute candidates for elections.
'Ready to work hard' - TV broadcaster Grainne Seoige says upcoming election 'about shaping the future'Ollie Crowe and others withdrew their nominations for Galway West, allowing Ms. Seoige to run as a Fianna Fáil candidate.
Grainne Seoige set to become Fianna Fail general election candidate after three others withdraw from the raceFianna Fáil confirms Ollie Crowe, Alan Cheevers, and Darragh Ó Tuairisg withdrew; Ms Seoige and John Connolly remain for Galway West nomination.
Poll shock leaves Grainne Seoige with an uphill battle to hold 'safe' Fianna Fail seat in Galway WestFianna Fáil faces significant decline in Galway West ahead of the elections, challenging their historical hold on the constituency.
'I feel called to do it': Grainne Seoige on her Dail run, turning celebrity status into votes and a need for 'new blood' in politicsGráinne Seoige's candidacy reflects local concerns, including housing affordability and online abuse faced by women.