Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections likely to take place in May

February 06, 2026 14:40 UTC

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Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections likely to take place in May

The Dáil will have two new TDs in place before the summer, with by-elections due in Dublin Central and Galway West. Dublin CentralSome of the larger parties have been coy about their plans, with no announcements coming from Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin. On Wednesday, the Green Party formally selected councillor Janet Horner as its nominee for the by-election. The Green Party has selected councillor Niall Murphy, while Aontú has selected Orla Nugent. For Fianna Fáil, former Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuiv has not ruled out seeking a return to the Dáil.

Source: Irish Examiner February 06, 2026 14:40 UTC

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