Fine Gael delegates buoyant at thoughts of real alternative coalition

THE combination of a glorious spring day, and the possibilities offered by an alternative three-party opposition, appeared to work magic on the moods of delegates at the Fine Gael Árd Fheis at the weekend.

Buoyed by the prospect of realistically challenging the Government through a coalition with Labour and the Greens, delegates were tripping over themselves to champion the merits of the alternative Opposition.

First-time Cork South West local election candidate, Jerry Buttimer said there was a new sense of hope about his Fine Gael brethren.