Gallagher: I will not contest Donegal by-election

North West Fianna Fáil MEP Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher, has confirmed this morning that he will not be a candidate in the Donegal South West by-election.

Mr Gallagher told Ocean FM news that he has been approached by senior figures within the party last night and this morning to stand, but insists he will stay on in Europe.