GAA scions face battle Royal for votes

Michael O’Farrell and Fionnán Sheahan

Following the withdrawal of Fianna Fáil’s selected candidate, Councillor Tommy Reilly, over a controversial property deal, Fianna Fáil last night moved quickly to select a substitute by interviewing prospective candidates.

The favourite to get the nod from FF headquarters was Navan-based Cllr Shane Cassells, a nephew of legendary All-Ireland winning footballer Joe Cassells and former union chief Peter Cassells, who stood for the Labour Party in last year’s European election. His father Oliver played hurling for Meath.