Opinion polls hint at election surprises for Kenny

A NEW opinion poll for Mayo suggests Enda Kenny’s profile as Fine Gael leader may not be enough to secure the party three seats in the constituency.

The Red C poll for the Western People shows Mr Kenny’s running mate Michael Ring topping the poll with 21%, just one point ahead of Mr Kenny who is on 20%.

While both would easily be elected on the first count on these figures, their surpluses would not transfer in sufficient numbers to their two running mates, Michelle Mulhern in Ballina or new Mayo football manager John O’Mahoney, who attract disappointing support levels of 5% and 4% respectively.