Fianna Fáil divided as councillors eye independent route

Splits are emerging in Fianna Fáil in Kerry, with three former party councillors expected to contest the May local elections as independent candidates.

Yesterday, Dan Kiely, a former Fianna Fáil senator, and Johnny Wall, a FF member of Tralee Town Council for 29 years, confirmed their resignations from the party.

Both had failed to win nominations at conventions and were unsuccessful in their bids to be added to the party tickets in their areas.