Michael McGrath on target in tight race to top in Cork

The father of seven is popular with voters of all ages in shrunken constituency, says Catherine Shanahan
Michael McGrath on target in tight race to top in Cork
Fri, 19 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
Catherine Shanahan

THERE’S only ever been one McGrath linked with chants of ‘Ooh Aah’ — until now.

Women of a certain vintage in a Carrigaline estate seem just a little thrilled to see Michael McGrath on the campaign trail.

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