Dev Óg’s decision to remain in the party is hardly surprising

Éamon Ó Cuív’s decision to stay in Fianna Fáil “for all its faults” was hardly surprising given his family lineage and lifelong involvement with the party founded by his grandfather.

Although reared and educated in the heart of Dublin 4, ‘Dev Óg’ settled in Connemara where he developed one of the country’s most successful political machines that has seen him top the poll in Galway West and build a reputation as the champion of rural Ireland.

He first ran for the Dáil in 1987. He was unsuccessful then and again in 1989.