Cowen’s best friend in politics calls it a day
Ever since he moved to the more rural constituency before the 2007 general election, he knew that each election would be a battle.
He was victorious last time but with support for Fianna Fáil at 14% nationally and party running mate Michael Moynihan commanding a solid personal vote in the north of the constituency, and the former Fine Gael Mayor and Ballincollig-based county councillor, Derry Canty, running too, the odds were stacked against the Enterprise Minister who had taken the third seat last time around.
