Never too early to do battle for Cork’s rural constituencies

The next general election is about a year away but already some candidates have declared their interest. Sean O’Riordan looks at the possible runners and riders.

Independents and Sinn Féin are determined to put a new look on the face of national politics in Cork’s three rural Dáil constituencies.

And, although the next general election is about a year away, a picture is emerging of some of those seeking to take a seat in Leinster House.